Giancarlo Stanton
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MLB Player Data
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Jun 29 2025Stanton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton had served as the Yankees' designated hitter for each of the previous three games, marking the first time since being activated from the 60-day injured list June 16 that he had started more than two contests in a row. He'll be back on the bench Sunday, and Stanton could continue to get at least two or three games off per week if he's unable to get going at the dish. After returning from the IL with a pair of two-hit performances, Stanton has gone 4-for-26 with no extra-base hits and a 4:10 BB:K over his subsequent eight contests.
Jun 24 2025Stanton is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game in Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton has been on a two-on, one-off plan since returning from the injured list, and it's his turn to sit out Tuesday after starting the previous two days. Ben Rice is at designated hitter and batting second for the Yankees.
Jun 21 2025Stanton isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton is 5-for-15 through his first five games since returning from the IL, and he'll take a day to rest Saturday. His absence will move Aaron Judge to the DH spot while Jasson Dominguez, Trent Grisham and Cody Bellinger start across the outfield.
Jun 18 2025Stanton is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton started at designated hitter and picked up two hits in both of his first two games back from the 60-day injured list, but he will get a breather Wednesday. Jasson Dominguez will serve as the Yankees' designated hitter and will bat eighth.
Jun 16 2025The Yankees activated Stanton (elbows) from the 60-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton is set to make his season debut Monday versus the Angels following a long absence while recovering from tennis elbow in both arms. He should be the Yankees' primary designated hitter moving forward, which would leave fewer starts for Ben Rice, Paul Goldschmidt, Jasson Dominguez and Trent Grisham.
Jun 15 2025Manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that Stanton (elbows) is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list and be in the lineup against the Angels on Monday or Tuesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran slugger went 3-for-11 with a double and four RBI in three rehab games with Double-A Somerset, and he's back with the big club Sunday for a workout at Yankee Stadium. Stanton has been on the shelf all season due to a severe case of tendinitis in both elbows, but he's finally on the cusp of his 2025 MLB debut.
Jun 14 2025Stanton (elbows) is expected to be activated from the 60-day IL during the Yankees' upcoming home series against the Angels, which begins Monday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton kicked off a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Tuesday and has gone 3-for-11 with a double, a walk, four RBI and three strikeouts through three games. He took a rest day Friday and was slated to play again Saturday but isn't in Somerset's lineup; however, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports that Yankees manager Aaron Boone had previously indicated that Stanton might sit due to unfavorable weather. Regardless, Stanton isn't expected to be in Boston for New York's series finale against the Red Sox on Sunday, so Monday looks like the most likely date for the slugger's MLB season debut.
Jun 11 2025Stanton (elbows) went 2-for-3 with a walk and three RBI in a rehab appearance with Double-A Somerset on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton's rehab appearance Tuesday marked his first game action of any sort this year, including spring training. The slugger grounded out in his first plate appearance but reached base in his remaining three trips to the plate, with one of his hits being a single that came off the bat at 111.4 mph and bounced off the outfield wall for a two-run single. Stanton is expected to play in a few more rehab games before he's ready to join the Yankees.
Jun 10 2025Stanton (elbows) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton had been working out at the Yankees' spring training complex in Florida, and after a pitstop in New York to get a final evaluation, he's been cleared for rehab games. The expectation is that he will be ready for activation within the next week or so, although the Yankees have not revealed an exact target date for Stanton's season debut. The designated hitter is coming back from tennis elbow in both arms.
Jun 7 2025Stanton (elbow) will travel to New York on Sunday or Monday and could begin a rehab assignment thereafter, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton will likely undergo a final evaluation before being cleared to play in games. He and the Yankees are reportedly targeting a mid-June activation, and this progress aligns with that timeline.
Jun 5 2025Stanton (elbows) is tracking toward making his season debut around mid-June, Andy Martino of SNY.tv reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton is at the Yankees' spring training complex in Florida and could remain there to work out and take at-bats through the weekend. He's likely to begin a short rehab assignment after that, possibly as soon as early next week. Stanton is coming back from tennis elbow in both arms. The Yankees will have some decisions to make with their lineup upon Stanton's return, as they've already had to juggle playing time in the outfield and designated hitter between Ben Rice, Jasson Dominguez (thumb) and Trent Grisham. Stanton's arrival will only cloud that picture.
Jun 1 2025Stanton (elbows) has been taking at-bats at the Yankees' complex in Tampa, but manager Aaron Boone said the slugger is not likely to be ready to come off the injured list next week, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton logged 6-to-7 at-bats in Tampa on Friday and was slated to continue similar activity through the weekend. It's unclear what the next step in his rehab will be, but Stanton could either continue working out in Tampa or head out on a minor-league rehab assignment. Based on Boone's comment, the veteran masher may be held out until at least the team's next road trip, which begins Tuesday, June 10 in Kansas City.
May 25 2025According to Yankees GM Brian Cashman, Stanton (elbows) will likely take live batting practice over the next two weeks and is getting close to going on a minor-league rehab assignment, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton began taking batting practice on the field in late April, but he's yet to face live pitching. With that hurdle seeming likely to be cleared in the near future, a tangible picture of the slugger's path to being activated from the IL is emerging. Should Stanton need a relatively short rehab stint -- a possibility made more likely by the fact that his status as a designated hitter means he wouldn't need to readjust to playing the field -- the veteran could be back with the big-league club in early June.
May 12 2025Stanton (elbows) could be sent to Tampa later in the week to take live at-bats, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The team has yet to finalize the plan for Stanton this week, but it's a promising sign that he's getting close to facing live arms. The slugger is continuing to build up after being placed on the injured list before the start of the 2025 regular season due to a calf and elbow injuries, and he was finally given the green light to participate in batting practice in late April.
May 6 2025The Yankees haven't ruled out Stanton (elbows) being activated from the 60-day IL when he's first eligible, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton began taking batting practice in late April after previously being limited to hitting off a machine. The veteran slugger missed all of spring training due to a severe case of tendinitis in both elbows, so it's likely he'll need to get in some minor-league appearances before he's ready to join the big club, but Yankees manager Aaron Boone noted Tuesday that Stanton's rehab will be different than the norm since he doesn't need to get ready to play the field. When Stanton does return to the Yankees, he'll likely take over as the team's primary DH, though that would create an interesting situation with Ben Rice, who has thrived in that role so far this season.
May 1 2025The Yankees transferred Stanton (elbows) to the 60-day injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Bryan De La Cruz, who was claimed off waivers. It does not change the timetable for Stanton, who is not close to returning from tennis elbow in both arms. Stanton has made progress recently in taking batting practice, but it's not clear when he might be ready for a rehab assignment.
Apr 14 2025Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that Stanton (elbow) continues to hit against a high-velocity Trajekt machine and is "getting close" to facing live pitching, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton didn't take part in baseball activities during spring training and opened the season on the injured list after requiring three rounds of platelet-rich plasma injections to address torn tendons in both of his elbows. He resumed swinging a bat shortly before Opening Day, and while he's still experiencing some lingering pain in his elbows, it's apparently more manageable than it had been previously, according to MLB.com. Stanton will take an important step forward in the recovery process when he's officially cleared to face live pitching, but a definitive timeline for his return from the IL likely won't be established until he reaches the point that he's able to take at-bats as a designated hitter in minor-league rehab games.
Mar 29 2025Stanton (elbows/calf) has been hitting indoors, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yankees manager Aaron Boone relayed Thursday that Stanton had resumed swinging a bat, and Boone clarified Saturday that those swings have been indoors in a batting cage rather than just dry swings. Boone also stated that Stanton has had "a good couple of weeks" as the slugger works his way back from tennis elbow in both of his arms. There's still no timeline for when Stanton may be able to return to game action, but Boone's updates suggest that the 35-year-old is at least making progress after he was unable to take part in any exhibition contests this spring.
Mar 27 2025Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that Stanton (elbows/calf) has resumed swinging a bat but has "still got a ways to go" before he returns, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton picked up a calf injury earlier this month, but it's tennis elbow in both arms that's the biggest culprit of a likely long-term absence. He does appear to finally be making progress, but there is no timetable for the designated hitter's return. Ben Rice is expected to be the Yankees' primary DH while Stanton is out.
Mar 26 2025Stanton (elbows) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran slugger's placement on the IL is a procedural move, as he remains sidelined indefinitely as he continues to deal with tennis elbow in both arms, in addition to a calf injury. Stanton has yet to resume baseball activities, and there's been no indication of when or if he'll be able to take the field in 2025.
Mar 22 2025Stanton (elbow/calf) has yet to resume baseball activities, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Stanton has been receiving treatment, he hasn't picked up a bat while continuing to work through tennis elbow in both arms and a calf injury. There's been no mention of when the slugger may be able to do any sort of swinging, and his return to game action is seemingly at least multiple months away. Stanton is certain to begin the campaign on the injured list and may ultimately need to undergo season-ending surgery if other treatments don't provide adequate improvement.
Mar 14 2025Manager Aaron Boone told reporters Friday that Stanton is working through a calf injury in addition to tennis elbow in both arms, Max Goodman of NJ.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton has returned to Yankees' spring training camp after traveling to New York on Monday to receive a third round of platelet-rich plasma injections in his elbows. His most recent calf injury was called "fairly minor" by Boone, but it's yet another issue that Stanton will need to rehab through. The tennis elbows are the more pressing and severe issue, and it's possible that Stanton undergoes surgery and miss the entire 2025 season.
Mar 8 2025Stanton said Saturday that his injuries are "considered severe in both elbows," Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton went on to cite bat adjustments from last season as the cause for his tennis elbow, and there is no telling how far he is from resuming baseball activities -- let alone playing in games. The veteran slugger also brought up the possibility of undergoing surgery to address the issue, which would force him to miss the entire 2025 campaign.
Mar 7 2025Stanton will return to New York on Monday to receive a third round of platelet-rich plasma injections in his elbows, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton has been dealing with tennis elbow in both arms, and the PRP injections are an effort to aid in the recovery process while avoiding surgery. Stanton will begin the regular season on the injured list, and how long he stays on the IL will depend on the progress in his recovery. He finished the 2024 regular season with a slash line of .233/.298/.475 with 27 home runs and 72 RBI across 459 plate appearances.
Mar 6 2025Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Thursday that Stanton will rejoin the club in Florida this weekend after he receives a second round of platelet-rich plasma injections in his elbows, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cashman added that Stanton -- who is dealing with tennis elbow in both arms -- will still not be able to do much when it comes to baseball activities, but the hope is that the PRP injections help hasten the recovery process and allow him to avoid surgery, which is seen as a "last resort." Stanton has already been ruled out for Opening Day, and his timetable to return is currently open-ended.
Mar 1 2025Stanton (elbows) will begin the season on the injured list, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton has been away from the team tending to a personal matter in New York since Monday. However, he's been continuing his rehab while away, receiving platelet-rich plasma injections in both of his elbows to help treat his tendinitis. He's expected to rejoin the team within the next week, but there is currently no timetable for his return.
Feb 27 2025Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that he's not sure when Stanton (elbows) will return to camp, but the skipper is hopeful it will happen "soon," Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton is dealing with tennis elbow in both arms and returned to New York earlier this week, although that trip was "personal in nature," per Boone. The manager indicated Monday that he hopes Stanton can return healthy "in the middle of the season," so it doesn't appear the Yankees expect to have their designated hitter playing in games anytime soon.
Feb 24 2025Stanton (elbows) returned to New York for further consultation and testing, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton won't be participating in baseball activities in the near future, and teammate Aaron Judge indicated Monday that he just wants a healthy Stanton "in the middle of the season." Given that it doesn't sound like the team has a great handle on Stanton's pain in both elbows and Judge's quotes Monday, fantasy managers should consider Stanton out indefinitely. Stanton's absence opens up an opportunity for someone like Ben Rice, Oswaldo Cabrera, Everson Pereira or J.C. Escarra to earn more playing time early in the season.
Feb 23 2025Manager Aaron Boone said Sunday said Stanton (elbows) won't resume baseball activities in the immediate future, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran slugger hasn't swung a bat in weeks while dealing with tennis elbow in both arms, which is an injury he also played through last season. Stanton indicated that he's been experiencing a significant amount of pain, and it's unclear if he'll be ready to go by Opening Day.
Feb 19 2025Manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that there's no timetable for when Stanton (elbows) will resume baseball activities, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton is dealing with tennis elbow in both arms and has not swung a bat in several weeks. He battled the same issue with both elbows last season, as well, but the discomfort has reached a point to where he and the team decided shutting things down for a while was necessary. Stanton's availability for Opening Day is in question.
Feb 17 2025Stanton disclosed Monday that he hasn't swung a bat in 3-to-4 weeks and is dealing with a "very high" level of pain in both elbows, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton is dealing with tennis elbow in both arms, which is something he battled for much of last season, as well. The veteran designated hitter admitted that he's not sure that he will be ready in time for Opening Day. If Stanton requires a stint on the injured list, the Yankees could mix and match with some of their regular position players in the DH spot.
Feb 16 2025Manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that Stanton will be moved along slowly early in spring training due to discomfort in both elbows, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The skipper compared the issues to tennis elbow, which Stanton also played through down the stretch last season. The veteran slugger still has nearly six weeks before Opening Day, but it could be an ominous early development for a player that has seen action in fewer than 120 regular-season games in each of the past three seasons.
Sep 27 2024Stanton is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's one of a handful of regulars getting a breather as the Yankees send out a post-clinch lineup. Juan Soto is getting a start in the designated hitter slot while Alex Verdugo occupies right field.
Sep 26 2024Stanton went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a three-run double and two total runs scored in Thursday's 10-1 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton has gone 6-for-19 with two homers and eight RBI over his last five games. He opened the scoring in the second inning with his homer before adding a bases-clearing double as part of a six-run rally in the sixth. This is the first year since 2018 that Stanton has collected 20 each of homers (27) and doubles (20), doing so in 112 contests. He's added a .235/.300/.481 slash line, 72 RBI and 49 runs scored while serving as the Yankees' designated hitter.
Sep 22 2024Stanton went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, an additional run and a walk in Saturday's 10-0 win against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton came into Saturday having gone 12 games without a long ball and batting .122 with a 36.2 percent strikeout rate over that stretch. The veteran slugger shook the slump with a 441-foot, three-run blast in the third inning and reached two other times in the rout, notching his first multi-hit game since Sept. 1. Stanton is up to 26 home runs and 67 RBI on the season with a .234/.297/.476 slash line over 435 plate appearances.
Sep 18 2024Stanton isn't in the Yankees' lineup Wednesday versus the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slashing just .171/.271/.390 with four RBI through 48 plate appearances in September, Stanton will take a seat on the bench for the second game in a row Wednesday. Aaron Judge will once again work as New York's DH while Alex Verdugo, Jasson Dominguez and Juan Soto start across the outfield.
Sep 17 2024Stanton isn't in the Yankees' lineup for Tuesday's game versus Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton has tallied a hit in each of his last three games, but he'll step out of the starting nine Tuesday while Aaron Judge serves as New York's designated hitter and Alex Verdugo picks up a start in the outfield.
Sep 14 2024Stanton isn't in the Yankees' lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton will get a breather Saturday after tallying a base hit in both of the first two games of the series. His absence will put Aaron Judge into the DH spot while Alex Verdugo, Jasson Dominguez and Juan Soto form New York's outfield trio.
Sep 9 2024Stanton is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Royals, Max Goodman of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aaron Judge will occupy the designated-hitter spot Monday while Jasson Dominguez picks up a start in the outfield after being called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Stanton is in the midst of a 1-for-19 slide at the plate and could see his playing time dip upon Dominguez's arrival, though manager Aaron Boone told Laura Albanese of Newsday that Stanton will serve as the Yankees' DH more often that not. With that in mind, Alex Verdugo -- who will start in left field Monday -- could find himself as the odd man out of the lineup more frequently than Stanton.
Sep 2 2024Stanton went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in an 8-4 win against the Rangers on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton drilled a 418-foot solo shot to center field in the eighth inning. The slugger has gone deep in each of his first two games in September and has knocked in five runs across his past three contests. Stanton's 25 homers and 62 RBI in 2024 are each more than he posted last season, and he's improved his slash line considerably to .244/.303/.503 through 383 plate appearances.
Aug 31 2024Stanton isn't in the Yankees' lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton will get a breather Saturday after going 1-for-4 with a run scored and three strikeouts in Friday's series opener. Aaron Judge will replace him as New York's designated hitter, opening up center field for Trent Grisham to start and bat seventh.
Aug 25 2024Stanton went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a hit-by-pitch in Sunday's 10-3 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees' big sluggers were at their best in the seventh inning, as Stanton had the third of three consecutive homers, following Juan Soto and Aaron Judge. This was Stanton's third game in a row with a long ball, giving him 23 on the year. The slugger is up to a .245/.305/.495 slash line with 57 RBI, 41 runs scored and 13 doubles across 88 contests this season, which is decent production given his downward trend over the previous two campaigns.
Aug 24 2024Stanton isn't in the Yankees' lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After recording a home run in back-to-back games, Stanton will now get a breather against Bradley Blalock and the Rockies. Aaron Judge will fill in as New York's designated hitter while Trent Grisham starts in center field.
Aug 22 2024Stanton went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk Thursday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton's three-run homer was his 21st of the season and ended a 4-for-26 spell in which he hadn't collected an extra-base hit or an RBI over seven games prior to his fifth-inning blast. Stanton has a slash line of .241/.301/.478 through 349 plate appearances, with each number representing his best marks since 2021.
Aug 14 2024Stanton is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton will get a chance to rest Wednesday after going 1-for-8 with three strikeouts through the first two games of the series. His absence open up the designated-hitter spot for Aaron Judge while allowing Trent Grisham to start in center field.
Aug 12 2024Stanton went 1-for-2 with a walk and four RBI against the Rangers in an 8-7 victory Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton kicked off the scoring with a first-inning sacrifice fly and added a three-run homer in the fifth. It was the second homer in as many games for the slugger after he failed to go deep across his first eight contests after returning from the injured list July 29. Stanton's homer Sunday was his 20th of the campaign, marking the 13th season in his career he's reached that total.
Aug 11 2024Stanton went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader split against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton sat out the matinee before batting fourth and starting at DH in the nightcap. The slugger went deep to center field for a two-run homer in the eighth inning, though the Yankees still trailed by six runs following the blast. The long ball was Stanton's first over eight contests since returning from the injured list July 29.
Aug 10 2024Stanton isn't in the Yankees' lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton will get a breather to open up Saturday's festivities, though he will most likely be part of New York's starting nine during the nightcap. Aaron Judge will take his place at designated hitter during the early game, allowing Trent Grisham to start in center field and bat ninth.
Aug 7 2024Stanton is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees likely aren't keen on having superstar Aaron Judge play two full games in the outfield Wednesday, so he'll serve as the designated hitter in the early contest, which leaves no room in the lineup for Stanton. Look for Stanton to serve as the DH in the nightcap while Judge returns to a spot in the outfield.
Aug 3 2024Stanton isn't in the Yankees' lineup Saturday against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton will get a day to rest Saturday after going 1-for-4 with a double during Friday's loss. His absence will move Aaron Judge into the DH role while Trent Grisham starts in center field.
Jul 31 2024Stanton is starting at DH and batting fourth Wednesday versus Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton was activated off the injured list Monday and started at DH before beginning Tuesday's game on the bench. The slugger is back starting Wednesday, and he's in a prime position in the order, batting cleanup between Aaron Judge and the newly acquired Jazz Chisholm, who's hit four homers in his past two games. That could give Stanton ample run-producing and run-scoring opportunities, though he's gone hitless in five at-bats since his return.
Jul 29 2024The Yankees activated Stanton (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Monday, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton will skip a rehab assignment and go right back onto the active roster after missing the past month with a strained left hamstring. While Stanton should soak up most of the starts at designated hitter, the Yankees could also use Aaron Judge at that spot on some days while the newly acquired Jazz Chisholm plays the outfield.
Jul 28 2024Stanton (hamstring) remains on track to be activated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton has missed a month of action while recovering from a left hamstring strain, but he appears to be set to make his return to the major-league roster Monday in Philadelphia. The 34-year-old will skip a rehab assignment, and he'll attempt to pick up where he left off with the Yankees, having produced a 10-game hitting streak prior to going down with the injury.
Jul 26 2024Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday that Stanton (hamstring) is aiming to return for Monday's series opener against the Phillies, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton has been on the injured list since June 23 due to a left hamstring strain. He wasn't assigned to any minor-league games as part of his rehab program, and the 34-year-old slugger appears poised to join the Yankees following the weekend series against the Red Sox. Stanton was slashing .304/.377/.551 with five home runs, 16 RBI and a .927 OPS in June before going on the IL.
Jul 25 2024Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday he's not expecting Stanton (hamstring) to return to action for the team's series versus Boston this weekend, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton continued to do work on the field Wednesday, and Boone said he thinks the slugger is "towards the end of" his rehab. However, while the manager didn't rule out Stanton being activated at some point this weekend to face the Red Sox, he also indicated that such a scenario is not an expectation. It doesn't appear that Stanton has experienced a setback, so he seems likely to return to action next week if he remains out for the Boston series.
Jul 21 2024The Yankees will likely decide on a return date for Stanton (hamstring) by the end of next week, per MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton ran the bases on the field Friday in his most recent step toward recovering from a strained left hamstring. Manager Aaron Boone said Saturday that the slugger "is in a pretty good spot" in terms of his progress and indicated that a return is a matter of building stamina. There hasn't been a decision made yet about whether Stanton will go on a rehab assignment -- if he foregoes that route, he could be back in the Yankees' lineup at some point during their series in Boston that begins Friday.
Jul 19 2024Stanton (hamstring) ran the bases at Yankee Stadium before Friday's game, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It would appear to be the first time he has run the bases since going down with a left hamstring strain nearly a month ago. Stanton did not look to be running at 100 percent, but it's nonetheless a big step and signifies that a return to game action could be close. The Yankees have not yet indicated whether Stanton will require a rehab assignment before being activated.
Jul 14 2024Manager Aaron Boone said that Stanton (hamstring) won't be reinstated from the 10-day injured list when the Yankees open their second-half schedule Friday versus the Rays, but the 34-year-old could be activated soon thereafter, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Additionally, the skipper said that the Yankees remain undecided on whether will need to complete a minor-league rehab assignment before returning from the IL. Stanton was placed on the IL on June 23 with a left hamstring strain and was projected to miss around four weeks, and that timeline still looks to be accurate now that he's hit the three-week mark in his recovery process. Stanton will continue his rehab program during the All-Star break and could bypass a rehab assignment if the Yankees feel comfortable with how his hamstring is responding to live batting practice and pregame running. Fantasy managers shouldn't plan on Stanton being available for the start of the four-game series with the Rays, but a return from the IL the week after looks realistic.
Jul 10 2024Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Stanton (hamstring) could skip a rehab assignment and return from the 10-day injured list shortly after the All-Star break, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton did some running Tuesday and has been reincorporating baseball activities into his training regimen of late as he works his way back from a strained left hamstring. He'll need to do some more ramping up before the Yankees are confident that he's ready for game action, but bypassing a rehab assignment would shorten the length of his absence a bit.
Jul 9 2024Stanton (hamstring) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment later in July, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It doesn't appear that Stanton will be ready to rejoin the Yankees immediately after the All-Star break, but he could begin playing in rehab games around that time. The slugger has been running on a treadmill and hitting, though he hasn't yet resumed on-field activities, per MLB.com. It's not yet clear how many rehab games Stanton would be asked to play, but there remains a chance he could be activated off the IL before the start of August.
Jul 2 2024Stanton (hamstring) did some hitting Tuesday, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It would appear to be the first time he's done any hitting since he landed on the 10-day injured list a little over a week ago with a left hamstring strain. Stanton is moving in the right direction but is still expected to miss about four weeks of action.
Jun 29 2024Stanton (hamstring) resumed activity on a treadmill Thursday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Given the nature of Stanton's injury, any work on a treadmill is a sign of positive progress, though manager Aaron Boone characterized the slugger's activity level as "not a lot." Stanton went on the injured list with a hamstring strain June 23 and subsequently said he expects to miss about four weeks of action, so he's not expected to be activated until after the All-Star break. The veteran had been swinging a hot bat prior to getting hurt, slashing .378/.439/.649 with three homers and nine RBI during a 10-game hitting streak.
Jun 23 2024Stanton said Sunday that he expects to be out for roughly four weeks as a result of his strained left hamstring, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton landed on the 10-day injured list Sunday and received a platelet-rich plasma injection to aid in his healing process, but it doesn't seem like the slugging outfielder is on track for a speedy recovery. Trent Grisham could be a candidate to start nearly everyday for the Yankees while Stanton is sidelined, especially if the team decides to use Aaron Judge as its primary designated hitter going forward.
Jun 22 2024Aaron Boone said Saturday that he's expecting Stanton (hamstring) to miss "days," Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton was removed from Saturday's game with tightness in his hamstring and is set to undergo an MRI on Sunday. While Boone is hopeful the injury isn't significant, he's still expecting Stanton to miss some time. Sunday's MRI should provide more clarity on the severity of the injury. Trent Grisham entered the game for Stanton and could be in line for more at-bats while Stanton's sidelined.
Jun 19 2024Stanton went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in a 7-6 loss to the Orioles on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton did his best to provide some late-game heroics, crushing a three-run homer in the seventh inning and tying the game on an RBI single in the ninth. Stanton extended his hitting streak to seven games and is now hitting .300 with five home runs and 16 RBI in 60 June at-bats. He is enjoying a nice bounceback season and owns a .243/.301/.494 slash with 18 home runs and 45 RBI over 272 plate appearances.
Jun 13 2024Stanton is out of the lineup for Thursday's game in Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton slugged home runs in the second and third games of the series but has bookended the power output with days off in the first and now the fourth games. Aaron Judge will get a day out of the outfield and serve as the Yankees' designated hitter Thursday while Stanton rests.
Jun 12 2024Stanton went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run Wednesday in an 11-5 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton flexed his power with a 449-foot two-run blast in the fifth inning. It was his second straight game with a home run after an ugly weekend set against the Dodgers during which he went 0-for-14 with seven punchouts. Stanton is up to 17 homers and 40 RBI on the campaign along with a .233/.288/.491 slash line.
Jun 10 2024Stanton is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Juan Soto is getting a day at designated hitter as he eases back into the Yankees' lineup, and manager Aaron Boone has opted against using Stanton in the outfield, so he'll begin this one on the bench. Stanton went 0-for-14 with seven strikeouts in the weekend series versus the Dodgers.
Jun 1 2024Stanton went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton padded the Yankees' lead with an eighth-inning blast. Prior to Saturday, he was stuck in a 1-for-20 slump over the previous five games. Stanton is up to 14 homers, 31 RBI, 24 runs scored, eight doubles and no stolen bases while slashing .231/.279/.487 over 52 contests this season.
May 31 2024Stanton is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton has struggled as of late, going 1-for-20 with eight strikeouts over his last five games, and he's now down to .225/.275/.471 for the season. Trent Grisham will start in center field Friday while Aaron Judge serves as the designated hitter against Giants right-hander Jordan Hicks.
May 24 2024Stanton went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 8-0 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton hit the last of the Yankees' three third-inning homers off Yu Darvish. Over the last 15 games, Stanton has gone deep seven times while adding 11 RBI and eight runs scored. He's more than doubled his homer total for the year in that span -- the designated hitter is now at 13 long balls in 2024. He's added a .246/.295/.520 slash line with 29 RBI, 23 runs scored, eight doubles and no stolen bases over 183 plate appearances.
May 21 2024Stanton is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton started the previous four games and will sit Tuesday after he went 5-for-15 with two doubles and two homers during that span. Aaron Judge will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Trent Grisham starts in center field.
May 19 2024Stanton went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, a walk and two total RBI in Saturday's 6-1 win against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton doubled home a run in the first inning and added a solo homer in the third. The long ball was his second in as many days and his third over his past four games. Stanton is enjoying a big month of May, slashing .308/.333/.654 with five homers and 10 RBI through 13 games, though he's also struck out 35.2 percent of the time.
May 18 2024Stanton went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 4-2 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He crushed a Tanner Banks fastball down the left-field line on the first pitch he saw to lead off the sixth inning. Stanton has stayed healthy so far this season and is already at 10 long balls through 39 games, giving him a shot at his first 40-homer campaign since 2017 if he can avoid lengthy injury absences. His 33.5 percent strikeout rate -- which would be the worst mark of his career if it doesn't come down -- indicates how one-dimensional the 34-year-old has become at this stage of his career, however.
May 16 2024Stanton is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton will get a breather for the day game after a night game, ceding his spot in the lineup to Trent Grisham, who will man center field while Aaron Judge slots into Stanton's usual role at designated hitter. After making 33 starts in the corner outfield in 2023, Stanton has been deployed exclusively at DH through the first quarter of the 2024 season. Given Stanton's lengthy injury history, the Yankees will likely look to keep him in a non-defensive role so long as the likes of Judge, Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo all maintain health.
May 14 2024Stanton went 2-for-5 with a solo home run during Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton launched a 427-foot homer in the third inning off Chris Paddack for his ninth long ball of 2024. The 34-year-old still owns a huge 34 percent strikeout rate, but he owns a .236 batting average and is slugging .471 -- both would be his best tallies since 2021. Stanton has hit safely in eight of his last nine games.
May 11 2024Stanton is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton went 2-for-4 in the series opener Friday. Trent Grisham will start in center field while Aaron Judge shifts to DH against Rays right-hander Zack Littell.
May 9 2024Stanton went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 9-4 win against Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton hit one of three homers for New York in the victory, taking Spencer Arrighetti deep for a 447-foot solo blast in the third inning. It was the second straight game with a long ball for the slugger, and he extended his modest hitting streak to five games. Stanton has struck out 10 times in 20 at-bats over that stretch, so he's far from locked in at the plate, but three of his five hits during the streak have gone for extra bases.
May 2 2024Stanton is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Baltimore, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton is getting Thursday off after he went 1-for-10 with a 3:2 K:BB in the first three games of the series. Aaron Judge will get a day out of the outfield and will replace Stanton as the Yankees' designated hitter.
Apr 28 2024Stanton went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run during Saturday's 15-3 win at Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran slugger entered Saturday without a homer in eight straight games, but he went deep in the ninth inning against position player Owen Miller. Stanton also had an infield single in the opening frame but struck out in his other three plate appearances, which is his second game this season with three strikeouts. Even including Saturday's homer, Stanton has a .214/.290/.393 slash line over his past nine games.
Apr 20 2024Stanton isn't in the Yankees' lineup for Saturday's game against Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton turned in an 0-for-4 performance at the plate during Friday's victory over the Rays, and he'll get a breather during Saturday's contest. Aaron Judge will take over as New York's designated hitter, allowing Trent Grisham to start in center field and bat sixth.
Apr 13 2024Stanton isn't in the Yankees' lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton will get a breather after recording a hit in each of the Yankees' last five games, going 8-for-19 with three homers and seven RBI in that span. He'll likely return to the lineup for Game 2, but in the meantime Aaron Judge will fill in as New York's DH, allowing Trent Grisham to start in center field.
Apr 10 2024Stanton went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton generated an extra-base hit for the fifth consecutive game, with Wednesday's coming via a solo homer off Bryan Hoeing in the sixth frame. Through 11 games, Stanton boasts a .605 slugging percentage which would be his best since 2017 if it holds.
Apr 7 2024Stanton went 1-for-4 with a grand slam during Sunday's 8-3 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton launched his second homer in as many days, following up Saturday's solo home run with a monstrous grand slam. He now trails Manny Machado for the most grand slams by an active player by one with 11. After submitting batting averages of .211 and .191 the past two seasons, Stanton's fantasy value will likely be tied to his home run total once again this season after going 7-for-32 (.219) at the plate through eight games.
Apr 3 2024Stanton is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton has been slow out of the gate this season, going 3-for-20 with a 1:11 BB:K, although one of those hits was a home run. The Yankees will give Aaron Judge a start at designated hitter Wednesday, with Trent Grisham getting the call in center field.
Mar 30 2024Stanton is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton has started at DH over the last two games, going 2-for-10 with one home run, one RBI and four strikeouts. The Yankees will move Aaron Judge to designated hitter and start Trent Grisham in center field for Saturday's contest.
Mar 21 2024Stanton went 3-for-3 with three home runs and eight RBI in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After slimming down over the winter, Stanton got off to a rather slow start to spring training, but he flipped the narrative with one huge offensive performance. He hit a grand slam among his three homers, and with three swings of the bat, he improved his Grapefruit League line from .250/.314/.406 to .314/.359/.714. It's nice to see his trademark power is still there, but durability remains a major concern given Stanton has fallen short of 400 plate appearances each of the past two seasons.
Feb 21 2024Stanton entered spring training noticeably slimmer after adding more movement and running to his offseason workouts, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton indicated that he isn't certain how much weight he lost, but pictures from camp show that he is slimmer than in past campaigns. Manager Aaron Boone suggested that both the player and the team feel the lost weight can help Stanton "with some of the things that he's dealt with from an injury standpoint," adding a reminder that the veteran slugger is over 30 years of age, per Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. Stanton has missed 113 games combined over the past two campaigns, so it would be a significant boon to his fantasy value if he can avoid the injured list this season.
Oct 1 2023Stanton is not in Sunday's lineup against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will likely end up not getting an at-bat during the final series of the season, as New York is giving most of the at-bats to the less proven position players on the roster. Stanton did not have a multi-hit game in September and hit .136 with four home runs, seven runs and nine RBI in 68 at-bats during the month.
Sep 30 2023Stanton remains on the bench for Saturday's game against the Royals, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Yankees eliminated from the playoffs, the team is prioritizing giving at-bats to younger players, sitting the 33-year-old Stanton twice in a row. Even if the Yankees did have something to play for, they might not want to give everyday at-bats to a player who's hit .191/.275/.420 in 101 games this season. His 89 wRC+ sets a career low by a wide margin over his 116 wRC+ from last season and doesn't bode well for him heading into his age-34 campaign.
Sep 29 2023Stanton is absent from the lineup Friday at Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aaron Judge will fill the DH role as Everson Pereira, Estevan Florial and Oswaldo Cabrera start across the outfield. Stanton is sitting on a four-game hitting streak, but he has posted an overall .191 batting average and .275 on-base percentage through 415 plate appearances this season with New York.
Sep 25 2023Stanton is out of the lineup for Monday's contest against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton will take seat for the second straight game and the third time in four contests while he battles through a slump at the dish. With Stanton out of the lineup, Aaron Judge will serve as the Yankees' designated hitter.
Sep 24 2023Stanton isn't in the Yankees' lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton has been in a prolonged slump at the plate since the start of September, though he was able to record a hit in Friday's series opener. Aaron Judge will operate as New York's designated hitter Sunday, with Oswaldo Cabrera starting in right field.
Sep 21 2023Stanton is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton is in the middle of a 1-for-26 stretch at the plate to dip his OPS on the season below .700 for the first time in the second half. Aaron Judge will get a day in the designated hitter spot while Jake Bauers handles right field.
Sep 16 2023Stanton went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's victory over Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton entered Saturday's tilt hitless in six of his last seven appearances, a span in which he was 1-for-23 (.043) and struck out 33.3 percent of the time. While Stanton's impressive power and high strikeout rate make him a very boom-or-bust fantasy option, he currently owns career worsts in batting average, on-base percentage and slugging over 94 games.
Sep 14 2023Stanton is absent from the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton will surely be back out there for the nightcap, but he'll take a seat for the afternoon tilt. Aaron Judge is getting a start in the designated hitter spot and Oswaldo Cabrera will roam right field for the Bronx Bombers.
Sep 12 2023Stanton isn't in the Yankees' lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts during Game 1, and he'll get a breather to conclude Tuesday's activities. Aaron Judge will serve as New York's designated hitter, and Oswaldo Cabrera will start in right field while Stanton sits.
Sep 11 2023Stanton went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and two walks in Sunday's 4-3 extra-innings win against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees didn't get a hit through 10 innings but managed to keep the game tied on the strength of another outstanding Gerrit Cole start. After both teams plated a run in the 11th, Milwaukee scored twice in the top of the 12th. Stanton responded as the leadoff batter in the bottom of the frame, launching a 419-foot, two-run shot to center field to tie the score, and New York emerged with the victory in the 13th. Stanton's long ball was his 23rd of the campaign and was his only hit over his past four contests, a stretch during which he's gone 1-for-13.
Sep 8 2023Stanton isn't in the Yankees' lineup Friday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going just 1-for-10 with a homer in the Yankees' last series against the Tigers, Stanton will sit down for the first of three games with Milwaukee. Aaron Judge will fill in as New York's DH, allowing Jake Bauers to start in right field.
Sep 6 2023Stanton went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 5-1 victory versus Detroit on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton mashed a 451-foot moonshot in the sixth inning for the 400th long ball of his big-league career. Per Max Goodman of The Newark Star-Ledger, only three players in MLB history -- Mark McGwire, Babe Ruth and Alex Rodriguez -- have reached the 400-homer mark faster than Stanton. The current Yankees slugger accomplished the feat on the heels of a recent power surge during which he has gone deep three times over his past six contests.
Sep 3 2023Stanton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton started the previous six games and will receive a day off after he went 6-for-26 with two homers, four RBI, five runs and 10 strikeouts during that stretch. Aaron Judge will rest his legs as the Yankees' designated hitter Sunday while Everson Pereira, Jasson Dominguez and Oswaldo Cabrera start from left to right in the outfield.
Sep 2 2023Stanton went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, an additional run and a walk against the Astros in Friday's 6-2 victory. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton hit one of four Yankees homers against Justin Verlander, smashing a 433-foot two-run shot in the third inning. The long ball was his second in three contests and his 21st of the year over 84 games. Stanton's 14.7 AB/HR on the campaign is in line with his career mark, but his .728 OPS and all three marks in his .205/.283/.445 slash line will be his lowest as a major leaguer if he isn't able to pick up the pace over the closing weeks of the campaign.
Aug 30 2023Stanton went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an additional run and an additional RBI against the Tigers in Wednesday's 6-2 win. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton kicked off the scoring in the contest with a first-inning RBI single and added a 425-foot solo blast in the fourth. The long ball was his sixth in August, though three of them came in a three-game stretch near the start of the month. Overall, Stanton has swatted 20 home runs on the campaign, the 12th time in 14 career seasons he has reached that mark.
Aug 27 2023Stanton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton will get some routine maintenance after he started each of the last five games in either right field or at designated hitter while going 5-for-20 with one home run, two doubles, two walks and four RBI. Aaron Judge will get a turn as the Yankees' DH on Sunday while Oswaldo Cabrera mans right field.
Aug 25 2023Stanton went 4-for-5 with a home run, a double and two RBI in Thursday's loss to Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton recorded hits in each of his first two trips to the plate but was left stranded both times as the Yankees grabbed an early lead. He then launched a solo shot to lead off the bottom of the eighth and drove home Oswald Peraza with a single in the ninth to make it a one-run game, though New York would still come up short. It marked the 33-year-old outfielder's first four-hit performance of the season while it was his first game with an RBI since Aug. 13. He's now batting .222 in August with five home runs, 12 RBI and eight runs scored.
Aug 20 2023Stanton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aaron Judge will get a day out of the outfield and serve as the Yankees' designated hitter while Stanton heads to the bench after starting in every game dating back to Aug. 2. During that 16-game stretch, Stanton slashed .207/.313/.448 with four home runs, 10 RBI and seven runs while striking out at a 32.8 percent clip.
Aug 10 2023Stanton went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in a loss to the White Sox on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton produced both Yankees runs in the contest, driving in Aaron Judge with an RBI groundout in the fourth inning and belting a solo shot in the seventh. The long ball was the slugger's fourth through nine games in August and pushed his season total to 18. Despite the recent power surge, Stanton remains on pace for career-low marks in batting average (.204) and OBP (.278).
Aug 5 2023Stanton went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Friday in a loss to Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton plated the final run in a losing effort for New York with his 435-foot blast to left field in the eighth inning. The slugger has gone deep in each of his last three games, going 4-for-11 and driving in seven runs over that stretch. Stanton's power surge extends back to July 8 -- he's belted 10 homers in 21 games since that date, though he's hitting a modest .218 during that stretch.
Aug 4 2023Stanton went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Thursday's 4-3 victory over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton opened the scoring with a two-run, 430-foot blast off Cristian Javier in the first inning. It's the 33-year-old slugger's second homer in as many days and his ninth in his last 20 contests. Stanton is still slashing just .204/.276/.458, though he's added 16 homers, 41 RBI and 28 runs scored across 239 plate appearances this season.
Aug 3 2023Stanton went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His three-run blast in the third inning off Shane McClanahan (forearm) broke the game open for the Yankees. Stanton continues to be feast or famine at the plate -- he has four multi-hit performances in his last nine starts but only one other hit in the other five, and in 17 contests since the All-Star break he's slashing .203/.278/.500 with six of his 15 homers on the year and 16 of his 39 RBI.
Aug 1 2023Stanton is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton will hit the bench Tuesday after making 18 straight starts, a stretch during which he produced a .191/.291/.515 slash line with seven home runs, 15 RBI and 11 runs. Aaron Judge will serve as the designated hitter while Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Jake Bauers start in the corner outfield.
Jul 22 2023Stanton went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton provided most of the offense for New York on Saturday, driving home Billy McKinney with a single in the first inning and later launching a two-run shot in the eighth to put the Yankees up 5-2. The home run was Stanton's 13th this year and his sixth in the month of July, though he's still batting just .120 over his last six games and .200 on the season even with Saturday's performance.
Jul 19 2023Stanton went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Angels on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees fell behind big early before Stanton put them on the board with a solo shot in the sixth inning. The long ball was his fifth in his past eight games, and he's knocked in 10 runs over that span. However, Stanton hasn't done much aside from the homers recently, as he has only one other hit (a double) and is batting.194 (6-for-31) over those eight games.
Jul 15 2023Stanton went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, an additional RBI and a walk in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton set the tone early, knocking in a run with a first-inning groundout before adding his homer in the second. He's homered four times over his last four contests, bringing his total to 11 on the year. The outfielder has added a .213/.287/.471 slash line with 29 RBI and 20 runs scored, but his recent hitting -- 13-for-48 (.271) since June 24 -- is much more in line with what's expected of a player of his caliber.
Jul 14 2023Stanton went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees got off to a hot start with Stanton's first-inning blast, but that was it for their run production in the contest. He's starting to get back on track, going 11-for-38 (.289) with four homers and 11 RBI over his last 11 games. The veteran slugger is at a .211/.281/.454 slash line with 10 long balls, 25 RBI, 19 runs scored and seven doubles through 42 contests on the year.
Jul 9 2023Stanton went 2-for-3 with two home runs, three RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's victory over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton wasted no time getting the Yankees on the board, launching a 447-foot solo home run to left field in his first at-bat. He walked his next time up before coming around to score on a Harrison Bader double, and then added a two-run shot in the fifth to give New York a commanding lead. The outfielder had not homered through his first six games in July and is now up to just long balls on the season following Saturday's performance.
Jun 29 2023Stanton is starting in right field and batting cleanup in Thursday's game versus the Athletics, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton has now made back-to-back starts in right field and has been at the position three times over the last week. Those are his first three starts in the field since April 12, as he had been limited to designated hitter duty following a seven-week absence with a strained hamstring. Gleyber Torres will DH in this one, with DJ LeMahieu handling second base.
Jun 28 2023Stanton went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI and a walk in Wednesday's 11-0 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton's fourth-inning blast gave Domingo German all the run support he needed in his perfect game. Prior to Wednesday, Stanton had gone just 3-for-37 (.081) with no extra-base hits, one RBI and a 3:16 BB:K over his last 10 games. This was his first multi-hit game since returning from a hamstring injury. The slugger is up to seven homers, 17 RBI and 13 runs scored, but he's slashing a meager .197/.260/.410 through 32 contests.
Jun 24 2023Stanton is starting at designated hitter while hitting fifth Saturday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton had hit fourth or higher in the lineup in all 28 of his games this season entering Saturday. However, he's maintained just a .096 average and .231 slugging percentage across 52 at-bats since returning from a hamstring strain June 1. Harrison Bader was bumped up to third in the order.
Jun 21 2023Stanton is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Willie Calhoun will take a turn as the Yankees' designated hitter and bat third. Stanton gets a day of physical and mental rest after going 0-for-11 with one walk and seven strikeouts over his last three games.
Jun 20 2023Yankees manager Aaron Boone said on the Talkin' Yanks podcast that Stanton will serve as the designated hitter Tuesday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Boone indicated over the weekend that Stanton could be ready to play right field as soon as Tuesday, but the skipper has opted to hold off for at least one more day. It does sound like Stanton being an option for the outfield is imminent, though, which would free up the Yanks to use others in the DH spot.
Jun 14 2023Stanton went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton opened the scoring with a 408-foot shot off Max Scherzer, giving the Yankees a 1-0 lead in the first inning. Stanton had gone just 1-for-14 in five games prior to Tuesday's matchup. He's now slashing .234/.289/.519 with six homers, 10 runs scored and 13 RBI through 83 plate appearances this season.
Jun 11 2023Stanton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Josh Donaldson will handle designated hitter duties in the series finale while Stanton takes a seat in what appears to be little more than a maintenance day. Since being reinstated from the 10-day injured list June 1, Stanton has gone 3-for-20 (.150 average) with a solo home run in his first six games back with the Yankees.
Jun 8 2023Stanton is not in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton went 0-for-3 with a walk in the first game of the doubleheader while serving as the designated hitter. Willie Calhoun will take over those duties, while Isiah Kiner-Falefa will enter the lineup to play center field and hit sixth.
Jun 3 2023Stanton will sit Saturday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton returned from missing nearly seven weeks with a left hamstring injury and immediately looked like his usual self, hitting a solo homer in Friday's loss. He won't be asked to start two days in a row right away and will continue to have his workload monitored, but he should be in the lineup on a regular basis going forward. Josh Donaldson will be Saturday's designated hitter.
Jun 1 2023Stanton was activated from the 10-day injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The slugger wound up being sidelined for about seven weeks with a strained left hamstring. He played only one rehab game, but the Yankees evidently felt that was enough as he returns ahead of the weekend series against the Dodgers. Stanton is expected to play plenty in the outfield eventually, but he'll be limited to designated hitter duties for a couple weeks.
May 31 2023Stanton (hamstring) is headed to Los Angeles to rejoin the Yankees for their series against the Dodgers and could be activated from the injured list Friday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton has played just one rehab game following a nearly seven-week absence with a strained hamstring, but evidently the Yankees are convinced he's ready. He was in the designated hitter spot for that one rehab contest and the plan is to only DH for a couple weeks for the Yanks before eventually playing some in the outfield, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. He's put up an .854 OPS with four homers in 13 games for the Bombers this season.
May 29 2023Stanton (hamstring) will begin his minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Tuesday, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton has been on the road back from a left hamstring strain, and the team confirmed Monday night that he's been cleared to embark on a rehab stint. He hasn't appeared in a game since April 15, so he'll likely need at least a handful of games in the minors before being reinstated from the 10-day injured list.
May 28 2023Manager Aaron Boone told reporters Sunday that Stanton (hamstring) could begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, and that he's not ruled out yet for the series next weekend against the Dodgers, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton was able to take on-field batting practice against a pitching machine prior to Friday's game against the Padres, and the veteran slugger continues to make progress from the hamstring strain that has sidelined him since the middle of April. Even if Stanton can't return next weekend against the Dodgers, there's a very good chance that his right-handed bat is back in the middle of the order for the Yankees in the early portion of June.
May 26 2023Stanton (hamstring) took on-field batting practice against a pitching machine Friday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton is on track to begin a minor-league rehab assignment early next week and could then possibly return to the Yankees' active roster during their big three-game weekend series at Dodger Stadium that runs from June 2-4. The 33-year-old slugger had four home runs and 11 RBI through 13 games with New York when he suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain in mid-April.
May 24 2023Stanton (hamstring) will undergo imaging Thursday and, if it comes back favorably, could begin a rehab assignment this weekend, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton will play the outfield while on his rehab assignment and is expected to see action there in addition to designated hitter when he rejoins the Yankees. That could come at some point next week, assuming all goes well with his rehab games. Stanton has been on the shelf since mid-April with a strained left hamstring.
May 17 2023Stanton (hamstring) is close to beginning a rehab assignment, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton is a month into a projected 4-6 week timetable with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain and appears to have progressed to the point that rehab games are just around the corner. He has been getting work in the outfield while rehabbing and is expected to be used some in the field in addition to designated hitter once he's ready to return.
May 13 2023Stanton (hamstring) did defensive work Friday and will be part of the outfield mix once he returns from the injured list, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Injuries are a perennial part of the picture with Stanton, and he made it until only mid-April before suffering his first of the year. He's nearly a month into what was expected to be a six-week absence due to a hamstring strain and appears to be making steady progress, though his exact return date has yet to become clear.
May 3 2023Stanton (hamstring) did some light jogging at Yankee Stadium pregame Wednesday, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton is two-and-a-half weeks removed from suffering a Grade 2 left hamstring strain and has evidently been cleared to get some light exercises in. He is expected to miss around six weeks of action, putting him in line to return in late May or early June.
Apr 5 2023Stanton is not in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Phillies, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton will get a day off after he started each of New York's first five games of the campaign, going 4-for-20 with two homers, four RBI and three runs scored over those contests. The 33-year-old has been making sound contact at the plate this season, producing an average exit velocity of 95.0 mph, ranking him third in the majors behind Aaron Judge and Yordan Alvarez. In his place Wednesday, Gleyber Torres will take over at designated hitter while Josh Donaldson starts at third base after some shuffling and bats fifth versus Philadelphia.
Apr 3 2023Stanton went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 6-0 win against San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton's two-run shot to center in the third inning traveled an estimated 485 feet, making it the second-farthest homer of his career, per Marly Rivera of ESPN.com. It was also the slugger's second homer in as many days. Stanton has one hit in each of his three games so far this season.
Apr 1 2023Stanton went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Alex Cobb deep in the third inning, giving Stanton his first homer of the season. The 33-year-old slugger has launched at least 30 homers in each of the last four seasons in which he's played at least 110 games, and positive regression in last year's career-worst .227 BABIP should raise his overall production -- as long as he can stay healthy.
Mar 8 2023Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Stanton could play "40, 50, 60" games in the outfield this season, Jack Curry of YES Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Not only will putting Stanton in the outfield free up more chances for others in the designated hitter spot, but Boone also feels that the veteran slugger is more engaged and that it's good for him physically to play the field some. He's expected to play some right field when the Yankees are at home, with Aaron Judge shifting over to the roomier left field. Stanton will be used in left in places like Fenway Park, where there's not as much ground to cover. Stanton made 38 total starts in the outfield in 2022, so he should already have eligibility at the position in the majority of fantasy leagues heading into 2023.
Dec 23 2022Stanton will play the outfield "in spurts" in 2023, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Boone added that his preference is to use Stanton in right field at Yankee Stadium on days Aaron Judge is the designated hitter, with some left field mixed in while the team plays at other stadiums. Stanton started 38 games in the outfield in 2022 but none of them came after July.
Oct 9 2022Stanton will take part in outfield drills over the next few days to determine whether he feels comfortable enough to play there during the ALDS against Cleveland, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton played 34 games in right field and four games in left during the 2022 campaign, but his last outfield start dates back to July 21 against the Astros. If he does feel like he can play outfield in the postseason, it would help the Yankees become more flexible with how they use the designated hitter spot.
Oct 5 2022Stanton is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton is one of five Yankees regulars who will be sitting out Wednesday with little on the line in the regular-season finale. The 32-year-old slugger endured another injury-marred campaign in 2022 and wasn't as effective as usual when he was healthy enough to play. His .759 OPS is the lowest mark of his career by 56 points.
Oct 4 2022Stanton will sit for the first half of Tuesday's doubleheader against Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees are resting several veterans during the afternoon game, as there's no sense in overworking anybody late in the season with the team locked into the second seed in the American League. Aaron Judge will rest his legs in Stanton's usual designated hitter spot.
Oct 3 2022Stanton went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Monday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton launched a solo homer off Jonathan Hernandez in the eighth frame, expanding the Yankees' lead to 3-0. The long ball was his 30th of the campaign and sixth since Sept. 10. Over his last 17 games, Stanton has produced a .197 average with six homers, 13 RBI and 12 runs.
Oct 2 2022Stanton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton went 2-for-4 and launched his 29th home run of the season in Saturday's contest, and he'll take a seat for the series finale. Aaron Judge will rest his legs as the designated hitter Sunday while Aaron Hicks starts in the outfield.
Oct 1 2022Stanton went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's victory over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton crushed a 447-foot homer to left field with two outs in the first inning to extend the Yankees' early lead and later added a single in the fifth. The outfielder had gone hitless in his last three games while striking out nine times over that span. Stanton will now look to build off of the two-hit effort after hitting just .143 in September.
Sep 28 2022Stanton isn't starting Wednesday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton went 0-for-9 with seven strikeouts over the first two games of the series in Toronto and will rest for Wednesday's series finale. Aaron Judge is serving as the designated hitter while Tim Locastro starts in right field.
Sep 25 2022Stanton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton started the past 12 games and will take a seat Sunday after he posted a .213/.315/.489 slash line with four home runs and 11 RBI during that stretch. Aaron Judge will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Aaron Hicks receives a start in the outfield.
Sep 23 2022Stanton went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored in Thursday's win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton smashed a homer off righty starter Michael Wacha with nobody out in the sixth inning to augment the Yankees' lead to 3-0. In his five games prior to this contest, the outfielder struggled, going 1-for-19 with 11 strikeouts; however, the 32-year-old has now gone 4-for-10 in his last three games with two homers and six RBI.
Sep 20 2022Stanton went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Tuesday's 9-8 victory over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton capped off a thrilling ninth-inning comeback with a walkoff grand slam Tuesday. Aaron Judge led off the inning with a solo shot to push the game to 8-5, and the next three batters loaded the bases for Stanton who crushed a home run 410 feet to left field to win the game. The home run, Stanton's 27th on the season, came after he was hitless in his previous 16 at-bats with nine strikeouts.
Sep 10 2022Stanton went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 10-3 victory over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton capped off the scoring for the Yankees with a solo homer, his 25th this season. It was against a position player in Christian Bethancourt, but they all count the same. Stanton has been battling discomfort this week after fouling a ball off his foot. Saturday's start was his first since the incident occurred Monday.
Sep 9 2022Stanton (foot) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton hasn't started since Monday after fouling a ball off his foot. He was able to appear off the bench Thursday, striking out as a pinch hitter, which suggests he'll be available again in that role Friday, though it remains unclear when he'll return to the lineup. Miguel Andujar remains the designated hitter Friday.
Sep 8 2022Stanton (foot) isn't starting Thursday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton was sidelined for both games of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Twins and will remain out of the lineup for Thursday's series finale. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench, but Miguel Andujar will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth.
Sep 7 2022Stanton (foot) is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old exited Monday's game after fouling a pitching off the top of his foot/ankle, and he'll stay on the bench for both contests of Wednesday's twin bill. Manager Aaron Boone previously indicated Stanton could be available for the nightcap, so it's possible he's available off the bench.
Sep 5 2022Stanton was removed from Monday's game against the Twins in the bottom of the eighth inning due to a foot/ankle injury, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton fouled a ball off the top of his foot/ankle in the bottom of the sixth inning and initially remained in the game, but he was replaced by a pinch hitter in the bottom of the eighth. He underwent X-rays that came back negative, so he should tentatively be considered day-to-day.
Aug 27 2022Stanton will sit Saturday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton returned from an Achilles injury Thursday and went 1-for-8 with a pair of walks across his first two games back. He won't be asked to start three days in a row right away. Gleyber Torres will rest his legs as the designated hitter Saturday, with DJ LeMahieu starting at second base.
Aug 26 2022Stanton went 1-for-4 with a walk and three RBI in Thursday's 13-4 rout of Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton was activated from the injured list prior to the game after he missed over a month due to an Achilles injury. The slugger wasted little time reintroducing himself to the offense, driving in two runs with a single in the second inning. Stanton produced another RBI as a result of walking with the bases loaded in the following frame, giving him his ninth performance with at least three RBI on the campaign. Stanton's bat is a welcome addition to a Yankees offense that largely struggled during the later stages of his absence.
Aug 25 2022Stanton (Achilles) is hitting third while serving as the designated hitter Thursday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton was activated from the injured list earlier Thursday and will immediately re-enter the lineup. Though he's split time fairly evenly between right field and designated hitter throughout the season, Stanton will likely be given light defensive duties for the foreseeable future. DJ LeMahieu was forced to the bench Thursday as the Yankees shuffled their lineup for Stanton's return.
Aug 24 2022Manager Aaron Boone confirmed Tuesday that Stanton (Achilles) remains on track to return from the 10-day injured list Thursday in Oakland, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While serving as a designated hitter and playing back-to-back rehab games at Double-A Somerset last weekend, Stanton went 0-for-7 with three strikeouts, but he didn't experience any discomfort in his left Achilles' tendon. Stanton rejoined the Yankees and took live batting practice Tuesday against rehabbing pitcher Luis Severino (lat), with the slugger apparently coming out of that workout feeling fine in what represented the final test of his health. Once Stanton is reinstated from the IL on Thursday, the Yankees are expected to limit Stanton's exposure to the outfield, at least initially, but he should handle DH duties on a near-everyday basis. He was hitting .228 with 24 home runs and 61 RBI through 80 games before landing on the IL on July 26.
Aug 21 2022Manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that he expects Stanton (Achilles) to be ready to return from the 10-day injured list for the start of the Yankees' four-game series in Oakland on Thursday, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton, who has been on the shelf since July 26 with left Achilles tendinitis, began a rehab assignment Saturday for Double-A Somerset, going 0-for-3 at the dish. The Yankees haven't revealed whether Stanton will get any exposure to the outfield while he's out on assignment, but he's expected to return from the IL during the upcoming week as the team's primary designated hitter in any case. Before the injury surfaced, Stanton batted .228 with 24 home runs, 61 RBI and 40 runs across 80 games with New York.
Aug 19 2022Stanton (Achilles) will start a rehab assignment Saturday with Double-A Somerset, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not clear how many games Stanton will need to log in the minors before rejoining the big-league lineup. The right-handed slugger has not played since July 23 and is hitting .228/.309/.498 with 24 home runs in 80 games.
Aug 17 2022Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that he's hoping Stanton (Achilles) heads out on a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Slowly but surely, Stanton has been ramping up his activities since he was cleared to start working out just over a week ago, but the Yankees have not yet formally etched out a timeline for him to report to the minors. Assuming Boone's prediction comes to pass and Stanton joins an affiliate this weekend, the 32-year-old would likely need at least a couple games to get comfortable at the plate and in the outfield before New York brings him back from the IL. A return at some point during the Yankees' two-game series with the Mets next Monday and Tuesday remains in play, but the four-game set in Oakland that begins Thursday, Aug. 25 may be the more realistic target for Stanton.
Aug 16 2022Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that he expects Stanton (Achilles) to embark on a minor-league rehab assignment within the next few days, Max Goodman of SI.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even with the Yankees having dropped eight of their last 10 games, the team retains a 10-game lead in the American League East, so Stanton likely won't be rushed back from the 10-day injured list until he's 100 percent. With that in mind, Stanton could stay on the rehab assignment through the weekend while he works to regain his timing at the plate and to get up to full speed in the field and on the bases. Even if Stanton gets some exposure to the outfield during his rehab assignment, he'll still likely to see the bulk of his playing time as a designated hitter once he returns from the IL as the Yankees aim to limit the wear and tear on his body heading into the playoffs.
Aug 13 2022Stanton (Achilles) is targeting going through a full pregame routine by Monday and will hopefully begin a rehab assignment next week, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Achilles tendinitis has kept Stanton on the sidelines since late July, but he's made progress in recent days. The Yankees still have a comfortable 10-game lead atop the American League East, so they can afford to be cautious with Stanton, but it appears as though he's trending in the right direction.
Aug 9 2022Stanton (Achilles) has resumed baseball activities, but a timeline for his return remains undetermined, Meredith Marakovits of the YES Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton is eligible to return from the IL, but it doesn't appear that he'll rejoin the Yankees immediately. The slugger hasn't played since July 23, so he may need a minor-league rehab stint if he doesn't return soon. Yankees manager Aaron Boone recently said that Stanton is "feeling good" and that he "continues to improve," per MLB.com.
Jul 31 2022Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that Stanton (Achilles) should be cleared to start baseball activities "early this week," Erik Boland of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton, who is recovering from left Achilles tendinitis, will be eligible to come off the injured list Wednesday, but it looks as though he'll need more than the minimum amount of time to recover from the injury and get fully ramped back up. Assuming Boone's prediction comes to pass, a weekend activation could be a possibility for Stanton, though the Yankees are more likely to wait until the following week to bring the slugger back. The team's recent acquisition of Andrew Benintendi lessens the need for the Yankees to rush Stanton back at less than 100 percent.
Jul 26 2022The Yankees placed Stanton on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with left Achilles tendonitis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move is retroactive to Sunday, so Stanton could return as soon as the middle of next week, depending on the severity of his injury. Stanton struggled during the stretch after the All-Star break, going 0-for-10 with seven strikeouts. Given their comfortable position in the standings, the Yankees might be extra cautious when timing Stanton's return.
Jul 24 2022Stanton is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton will be on the bench for a second consecutive game and third time in five games since the All-Star break. Matt Carpenter will start in right field and bat fifth versus Baltimore.
Jul 23 2022Stanton isn't starting Saturday's game against the Orioles, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton is getting a breather after he went 0-for-8 with six strikeouts over the last two games. Matt Carpenter will draw the start in right field and bat sixth.
Jul 21 2022Stanton is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton will get a breather for the early game after he played in Tuesday's All-Star Game in Los Angeles, launching a two-run homer and winning the game's MVP award in the American League's 3-2 victory. Joey Gallo will get the start in right field and bat ninth in Thursday's matinee.
Jul 17 2022Stanton is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton will get a breather after he started seven straight games and went 7-for-30 with three homers, seven RBI and seven runs in those contests. Tim Locastro will take over in right field and bat eighth in the Yankees' final game before the All-Star break.
Jul 16 2022Stanton went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in Friday's 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His third-inning blast off Nathan Eovaldi gave the Yankees their only lead of the game. Stanton has gone yard three times in the last five games and five times through 12 contests in July, but he's batting only .176 (9-for-51) on the month with a 3:15 BB:K. On the season, the 32-year-old slugger carries a .236/.314/.514 slash line with 24 homers and 61 RBI through 75 contests.
Jul 13 2022Stanton went 1-for-4 with solo home run in Wednesday's 7-6 win against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton went deep for a game-tying solo shot off Ian Gibaut in the bottom of the eighth inning, knotting up the score at 6-6. The homer was his 23rd of the season and fourth in 10 games in July. Since June 23, Stanton has gone 14-for-66 over 17 games, but nine of those hits have been long balls. On the year, the outfielder is batting .237 with 23 home runs, 57 RBI and 35 runs over 266 at-bats in 73 games.
Jul 11 2022Stanton went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss to Boston on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton put the Yankees on the board in the first inning with his two-run blast to right-center field. The long ball was his third in his past seven contests, though he is only 5-for-28 over that stretch. In fact, Stanton has been in all-or-nothing mode for over a month -- since June 7, 11 of his 17 hits have left the park, and he's batting just .167 over that span.
Jul 8 2022Stanton will sit Friday in Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton has just one hit in his last four games, though that hit was a homer Wednesday against the Pirates. He's cleared the fence seven times in his last 13 games, giving him 21 for the year. Aaron Judge will be the designated hitter Friday, while Matt Carpenter and Joey Gallo handle the outfield corners.
Jul 7 2022Stanton went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's victory over Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton launched a ninth-inning solo shot to add to New York's lead. It was his second home run in his last four games and his 21st for the year. Stanton had gone hitless in his previous two games, and his batting average dropped again Wednesday with the 1-for-5 showing. Stanton has four strikeouts in five July games and has only three hits and with a .143/.217/.429 line so far this month.
Jul 2 2022Stanton went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 6-1 win over the Guardians in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton was unusually quiet in the matinee, going 0-for-5, but he made his mark by going back-to-back with Anthony Rizzo in the nightcap. Stanton has hit safely in seven of his last nine games, batting .265 (-for-34) in that span. For the season, the slugger owns a .248/.330/.526 slash line with 20 homers, 53 RBI, 31 runs scored and five doubles through 65 contests.
Jun 29 2022Stanton went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run during Wednesday's 5-3 win against the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton's three-run shot during the third inning was the difference in the game, as it turned a one-run deficit into a two-run lead for New York. The 32-year-old had a cold stretch in the middle of June during which he went 1-for-26, but he's recently found his power stroke with five home runs and 10 RBI in his past six contests.
Jun 28 2022Stanton is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton looks to be sitting out as part of a pre-planned maintenance day after he started either in right field or as the Yankees' designated hitter in each of the last nine days. Aaron Judge will fill the non-defensive role Tuesday, while Joey Gallo picks up a second straight start in right field.
Jun 27 2022Stanton went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Sunday in an extra-inning win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being no-hit by Houston on Saturday, the Yankees failed to record a base knock through 6.1 frames Sunday. Stanton finally broke the spell with his seventh-inning solo shot to center field, igniting a New York rally that ended with an Aaron Judge walk-off homer in the 10th. Stanton has gone 3-for-15 over his past four games, with all three hits leaving the yard. To extend that further, the slugger is batting a paltry .098 over his past 12 contests, yet all four of his hits over 41 at-bats during that stretch have been homers.
Jun 25 2022Stanton went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Justin Verlander successfully shut down the Yankees' potent offense for his ninth win of the season, with Stanton's sixth-inning solo blast representing New York's lone run of the game. The long ball was was the second in as many contests for the slugger and 16th of the season overall. However, Stanton has been slumping over his past 10 games, hitting .091 over 33 at-bats. All three of his hits during that span have left the yard.
Jun 23 2022Stanton went 1-for-3 with a three-home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Thursday's 7-6 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alex Bregman opened the scoring with a three-run homer in the top of the first inning, but Stanton quickly answered it. The blast ended an 0-for-14 skid over Stanton's four previous games. He's had a poor June, going 7-for-52 (.135) this month, though he's salvaged some value with four homers, 10 RBI, 10 runs scored and a pair of doubles. The extended skid has seen the designated hitter's slash line drop to .246/.336/.493 with 15 homers, 45 RBI, 25 runs scored and five doubles in 57 contests overall.
Jun 18 2022Stanton isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton started in the last seven games and hit .182 with two homers, a double, six runs, six RBI, seven walks and two strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Aaron Judge serves as the designated hitter with Marwin Gonzalez entering the lineup in right field.
Jun 13 2022Stanton went 2-for-4 with a double, two walks, three runs and three RBI in Sunday's 18-4 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees enjoyed a big game on offense, and Stanton was in the middle of the action. He reached base four times for the third time this season and was one of three New York players to plate at least three runs. Stanton had gone 3-for-31 at the plate over his previous 11 games entering Sunday, so he'll look to to use the standout performance as a starting point for busting out of the slump.
Jun 12 2022Stanton went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 8-0 victory versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton was part of a homer barrage against Cubs starter Matt Swarmer, as the slugger's 436-foot, fourth-inning blast was one of six solo shots hit by the Yankees against the rookie hurler. Of note, Stanton's blast was hit at an estimated 119.8 mph -- the hardest hit homer in the majors this season and the fourth-hardest in the Statcast era, per Sarah Langs of MLB.com. Stanton has just two hits over his past 15 at-bats, but both have left the yard.
Jun 9 2022Stanton is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton will sit for the second time since coming off the injured list Saturday, and he's gone 2-for-13 with a solo home run, a double and six strikeouts since being activated. Anthony Rizzo will rest his legs at designated hitter while DJ LeMahieu starts at first base.
Jun 8 2022Stanton went 1-for-5 with one homer, one RBI and one run scored in Tuesday's victory over Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton hit home run number 12 in the first inning of Tuesday's game. It was his only offensive output of the game, but it helped the Yankees gain an early lead. Stanton was the designated hitter in the game, his third time serving in that role since returning from a stint on the IL for an ankle injury.
Jun 5 2022Stanton is not in Sunday's lineup against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was activated from the injured list Saturday and went 1-for-4 with a double and two strikeouts. It's not surprising for the Yankees to ease Stanton back into the mix, especially given the 11:35 AM start time for this one.
Jun 4 2022Stanton (ankle) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton was dealing with right ankle inflammation since late May, but he resumed baseball activities shortly after landing on the injured list. After performing well while running and taking batting practice this week, the 32-year-old will be back in action following a minimal IL stint. Over 20 games in May, Stanton slashed .301/.388/.616 with seven homers, two doubles, 21 RBI and 10 runs.
Jun 1 2022Stanton (ankle) may be activated when he is first eligible to return from the IL on Saturday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton took batting practice Tuesday, and manager Aaron Boone indicated that the session went well. The slugger was placed on the 10-day injured list with ankle inflammation May 24, but it appears that he could require only a minimum stay. Matt Carpenter has filled in at designated hitter in four of New York's past five contests.
May 31 2022Stanton (ankle) took batting practice Tuesday and also took part in a light running workout, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton resumed hitting a few days ago, but his ability to start a running program marks an important milestone in his recovery from right ankle inflammation. The slugger said he's encouraged by his progress and plans to ramp up his running program through the end of the week. The Yankees will likely reassess Stanton over the weekend before deciding if he's ready to return from the 10-day injured list or if he'll require a brief minor-league rehab assignment beforehand.
May 28 2022Stanton (ankle) has resumed hitting, and he could return to action after the minimum 10 days on the injured list, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yankees manager Aaron Boone described Stanton's hitting as "light," per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, but it's a good sign that the slugger is taking swings just a few days after going on the injured list. Boone sounded optimistic about Stanton's outlook, stating, "I think we avoided a [more serious] situation there, so that's encouraging." Stanton is eligible to come off the IL on June 4.
May 25 2022Manager Aaron Boone said after Wednesday's win over the Orioles that Stanton is dealing with right ankle inflammation rather than a calf strain as previously announced, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old's injury was labeled as a calf issue when he exited Tuesday's contest and when he was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier Wednesday, but it instead appears he's managing an ankle issue. It's unclear exactly how long Stanton will be out, but Boone hopes the slugger will be able to be activated when first eligible June 4.
May 24 2022Stanton (calf) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Wednesday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old exited Tuesday's matchup with the Orioles due to tightness in his right calf. Stanton seems unlikely to be available for Wednesday's series finale after undergoing the MRI, but he could avoid a trip to the injured list if the imaging results are encouraging.
May 19 2022Stanton went 2-for-3 with a home run, two walks and two additional RBI during Thursday's 9-6 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton looked recharged after taking the day off Wednesday, notching his first home run in four games and his 11th multi-hit contest of the season. The slugger has 11 home runs and 35 RBI through 35 games and is on pace to top his 35-homer, 97-RBI campaign from last year.
May 18 2022Stanton isn't starting Wednesday against Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton started in the last six games and hit .417 with three homers, two doubles, 10 RBI and five runs. He'll get a breather while Aaron Judge serves as the designated hitter with Marwin Gonzalez starting in right field.
May 14 2022Stanton went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored Friday in a 10-4 victory versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The slugger got the Yankees off to a fast start in the contest with a 427-foot, two-run bomb to center field. This marked the third straight game in which Stanton has gone deep, and he has gone 7-for-12 with four homers, 11 RBI and six runs during the scorching stretch. The hot streak has lifted his season slash line to .284/.323/.552, and Stanton is tied for third in the league with 10 long balls on the campaign.
May 12 2022Stanton went 3-for-4 with a pair of home runs, a walk, three total runs and six total RBI in Thursday's 15-7 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton tormented Chicago starter Dylan Cease with two-run homers in the first and third innings. He added a two-run single in the eighth to wrap up his most productive game of the campaign thus far. This was Stanton's first multi-homer effort of the season and his third three-hit performance. The slugger is slashing .277/.311/.527 with nine home runs and 28 RBI across 122 plate appearances.
May 11 2022Stanton isn't starting Wednesday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton will get a breather after he went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer in Tuesday's series opener against Toronto. Aaron Judge will serve as the designated hitter while Marwin Gonzalez starts in right field.
May 9 2022Stanton went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in the Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader versus Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The slugger's third-inning blast provided the Yankees' only two runs of the game in the nightcap of the twin bill. Stanton played DH in the first contest of the day, going 0-for-2 with a walk and a sacrifice fly, before manning right field in the second game. He's slashing .260/.294/.450 with six homers and 19 RBI on the season.
May 4 2022Stanton went 1-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 9-1 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He wrapped up the scoring on the night with a ninth-inning blast off Andrew Vasquez. Stanton has hit safely in eight straight games, and while he's somewhat taken a back seat to the red-hot Aaron Judge, he's still slashing .387./444./677 during that stretch with three of his five homers on the year and eight of his 16 RBI.
Apr 30 2022Stanton went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 12-2 rout of the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He went back-to-back with Anthony Rizzo in the first inning, giving the Yankees an early 3-0 lead. Stanton is locked in right now, going 7-for-14 over a four-game RBI streak with two of his four homers on the year.
Apr 24 2022Stanton is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton started the past nine games and will receive a day off after going 7-for-38 with zero home runs and 16 strikeouts during that stretch. Josh Donaldson will serve as the designated hitter Sunday while DJ LeMahieu moves to the hot corner.
Apr 16 2022Stanton went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Friday's 2-1, 11-inning loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His third-inning single gave the Yankees a 1-0 lead, but it was all the offense the team could muster as Stanton accounted for three of their seven hits on the night. The 32-year-old slugger is somewhat remarkably still looking for his first walk of the season as he carries a 0:10 BB:K through eight games, but otherwise it's been a strong start to the campaign for Stanton, who's hitting .300 with two homers and seven RBI.
Apr 13 2022Stanton isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton has gone 0-for-7 with an RBI and a strikeout across his last two appearances, and he'll get a chance to reset after starting each of the first five games of the season. Josh Donaldson will serve as the designated hitter while Gleyber Torres enters the lineup at second base.
Apr 11 2022Stanton went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton knocked in the Yankees' first run of the game with a third-inning single and singled again in each of his ensuing pair of at-bats. The slugger's first two hits of the campaign were home runs, but he exchanged distance for volume Sunday in recording his first multi-hit game of the season. Stanton is slashing .385/.385/.846 with four RBI and five strikeouts through 13 plate appearances.
Apr 9 2022Stanton went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in the Yankees' 4-2 win over the Red Sox on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going deep on Opening Day, Stanton smashed the ball over the fence again Saturday, providing the decisive runs with a 437-foot two-run shot off Nick Pivetta in the sixth inning. Notably, the slugger started in right field while Josh Donaldson took over as the team's designated hitter, which correlates with Stanton's statement Thursday that he will played the outfield "a few times a week," per Marly Rivera of ESPN.com. Both of Stanton's hits this season have left the yard.
Apr 8 2022Stanton went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and four strikeouts in Friday's 6-5 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Stanton's four strikeouts were cause for some concern, he helped salvage his performance with a game-tying homer in the bottom of the fourth inning. The 32-year-old stayed relatively healthy last year and hit 35 home runs in 139 games, but he had a 27.1 percent strikeout rate that he'll attempt to improve in 2022.
Apr 2 2022Yankees manager Aaron Boone said earlier this spring that Stanton is expected to play a "decent amount" of outfield this season, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton didn't play the outfield at all in 2020 but logged 26 games there last season, so he's fantasy-eligible as an outfielder in most leagues. The slugger is almost certain to spend most of his time at DH again this season, which is a decision largely centered on keeping him healthy. From a fantasy perspective, the optimal scenario includes Stanton playing just enough games to retain outfield eligibility for 2023 while maintaining his health by working mostly as the team's designated hitter.
Oct 6 2021Stanton went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Red Sox in the AL Wild Card Game. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton's solo shot with one out in the ninth inning brought Tuesday's game within four runs, but the next two Yankees batters were retired to end the team's season. The 31-year-old ranked second on the team with 35 home runs during the 2021 campaign, and he slashed .273/.354/.516 with 97 RBI and 64 runs across 139 games.
Sep 28 2021Stanton went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and a double during Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton crushed a 421-footer against Trevor Richards in the seventh inning to extend New York's lead. It was his fourth homer in as many games and his 10th of the month, raising his season total to 35 while batting .278/.359/.527.
Sep 27 2021Stanton went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run Sunday in the Yankees' 6-3 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton has lived up to his billing as one of the game's premier power hitters over the past two weeks, slugging eight home runs and driving in 14 over a 14-game stretch. He left the yard in each game of the Yankees' weekend sweep at Fenway Park, with his 448-foot blast in the eighth inning Sunday clearing the Green Monster and providing some needed insurance runs.
Sep 25 2021Stanton went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and a walk in Saturday's 5-3 win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton smashed a first-pitch offering from reliever Darwinzon Hernandez to give the Yankees a 5-2 lead in the eighth inning. It was the 33rd long ball of the season for Stanton, who took over the team RBI lead with 91. He's gone deep seven times in his last 13 contests while hitting .320 (16-for-50) with 18 RBI during that stretch.
Sep 22 2021Stanton went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an RBI groundout in Tuesday's 7-1 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Typically known for his arcing, titanic blasts, Stanton's home run Tuesday was a highlight-worthy one mostly for the speed in which it left the yard rather than its distance. According to Statcast, Stanton's 415-foot line-drive blast to left field was clocked at 118.5 miles per hour off the bat, making it the third-hardest-hit home run of 2021. Per the Associated Press, Stanton now has 10 home runs with exit velocities exceeding 118 mph since Statcast began tracking those speeds in 2015; all other MLB hitters have combined for 10 such long balls.
Sep 18 2021Stanton went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 11-3 loss to Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton went yard for the second straight day and for the fourth time in the past week, connecting in the seventh inning off reliever Bryan Shaw. It was the 30th homer of the season for Stanton, a plateau he had reached on five previous occasions in his big-league career. Stanton has turned it on at the plate over his past 30 games, slashing .313/.345/.661 with 12 homers and 24 driven in.
Sep 17 2021Stanton went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-0 win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old has hit safely in nine of his last 10 games, going 14-for-41 (.341) in that span. Stanton has three home runs, six RBI and three runs scored during the hot streak. For the season, the slugger is slashing .273/.358/.498 with 29 long balls, 79 RBI, 56 runs scored and 16 doubles across 125 games.
Sep 14 2021Stanton went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk Tuesday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton was one of three Yankees to take Alexander Wells deep; he connected for his 28th homer of the season. He's now homered in two of his last three games and has also tallied at least one hit in six of his last seven starts. On the campaign, Stanton is hitting .272/.360/.497 with 78 RBI and 55 runs scored across 509 plate appearances.
Sep 12 2021Stanton went 2-for-5 with a double, two-run home run, an additional RBI and a strikeout in a 7-6 loss to the Mets on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton opened the game's scoring with a first-inning RBI double and tacked on a two-run shot in the seventh off Mets reliever Brad Hand to tie the game. The slugging outfielder has compiled a modest five-game hitting streak, going 8-for-21 during the stretch, though Sunday's hits were his first of the extra-base variety.
Sep 10 2021Stanton is not starting Friday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton will take a seat as the Yankees opt to start Joey Gallo, Brett Gardner and Aaron Judge in the outfield from left to right. Per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, manager Aaron Boone said he plans to start Stanton in the outfield during the final two games of the series.
Sep 3 2021Stanton went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a walkoff single in Friday's 4-3 extra-innings win over Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old opened the scoring for the Yankees in the fourth inning. Stanton then knocked in initial runner Aaron Judge with a single in the 11th. With multiple hits in six of his last 10 games, including six homers, Stanton is crushing it at the plate. He's posted a .273/.365/.502 slash line with 26 long balls, 73 RBI and 53 runs scored across 468 plate appearances overall.
Sep 1 2021Stanton isn't starting Wednesday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton will get a rare day off after he went 5-for-11 with a home run, four RBI and a strikeout across the last three games. Aaron Judge will shift to right field while Brett Gardner starts in center.
Aug 31 2021Stanton went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Monday's 8-7 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton has been on a power surge as of late with five home runs in his last seven games. His homer Monday was a two-run blast that traveled 457 feet to tie the game in the seventh inning. Stanton has hit safely in 21 of his last 25 games and is slashing .341/.417/.681 over that span. For the year, the 31-year-old has hit 25 home runs and is slashing .271/.366/.497 with 70 RBI, 52 runs scored and 57:124 BB:K over 459 plate appearances.
Aug 28 2021Stanton went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Friday in an 8-2 victory versus the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The slugger's mammoth 472-foot blast in the fourth inning was his 17th career long ball of at least 470 feet, per Marly Rivera of ESPN.com, which is the most in the majors by a wide margin over the past 15 seasons. Stanton has reached base in 23 straight games, during which he has slashed .329/.421/.671 with eight homers, 21 RBI and 16 runs.
Aug 26 2021Stanton went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in the Yankees' 7-6 victory over Oakland on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton got New York on the board with his second-inning bomb to center off Oakland starter James Kaprielian in posting an identical stat line to his performance in Atlanta on Tuesday. The former MVP now has five home runs in his last eight games, a stretch that's raised his slugging from .451 to .487.
Aug 24 2021Stanton went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Braves. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After homering Monday against the Braves, Stanton victimized Atlanta yet again with a solo shot off Charlie Morton in the second inning. After hitting .214 in July, the supersized slugger is hitting .320 in August. He has also hit safely in 12 of his last 13 games.
Aug 23 2021Stanton went 2-for-3 with a homer, a double and three RBI in Monday's 5-1 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton opened the game's scoring with a solo shot in the second inning, his 21st of the year. He later added a go-ahead, two-run double in the sixth. The 31-year-old slugger is enjoying a strong August, going 23-for-71 (.324) with five homers and 18 RBI. For the year, Stanton owns an .844 OPS through 104 games.
Aug 19 2021Stanton went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 7-5 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton homered in the eighth inning off Andrew Albers to extend the Yankees' lead to three runs. It is his second home run in three games and he is riding a current nine-game hitting streak. In the month of August, he is batting .306 with 12 RBI and 10 runs. The 31-year-old is slashing .263/.362/.463 with 20 long balls, 59 RBI and 45 runs scored in 423 plate appearances this season.
Aug 18 2021Stanton went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during a 2-0 win over the Red Sox in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While he didn't start the first game Tuesday, Stanton came through as a pinch hitter with a big RBI single in a 5-3 victory, and then he clobbered a Nathan Eovaldi pitch in the fourth inning of the nightcap to give the Yankees an insurance run. Stanton extended his hitting streak to seven games during the twin bill, although he doesn't have a multi-hit effort in that stretch. On the season he's slashing .263/.361/.458 with 19 homers and 58 RBI through 99 contests.
Aug 17 2021Stanton will sit for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees will likely give a handful of their regulars a rest in one of the two games, and giving one to Stanton makes sense considering his health history. Joey Gallo will rest his legs as the designated hitter in his absence.
Aug 12 2021Stanton was 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Thursday's loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton gave the Yankees an 8-7 lead when he took Liam Hendriks deep to left field in the top of the ninth inning. It was the 18th home run of the season for Stanton, who had entered the night with just one extra-base hit in his previous six contests. After appearing in only 41 games over the last two years, combined, Stanton has played in 94 this season, slashing .259/.359/.452 in 398 plate appearances.
Aug 11 2021Stanton isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton recorded five consecutive multi-hit games late last week, but he's cooled off recently and has gone 1-for-11 with three walks and three strikeouts across the last three games. Aaron Judge will serve as the designated hitter while Joey Gallo shifts to right field.
Aug 4 2021Stanton went 2-for-3 with three RBI, a walk and a run scored in Wednesday's 10-3 win over Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old made the Yankees' lead much more comfortable with a three-RBI double in the seventh inning. Stanton has now posted multi-hit efforts in each of the last two games after not doing so for a 12-game stretch between July 21 and Aug. 2. The slugger is slashing .257/.356/.457 with 17 home runs, 53 RBI, 38 runs scored and 12 doubles through 365 plate appearances.
Aug 3 2021Stanton went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run, four RBI and another run scored during Tuesday's win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton finally broke out of a 9-for-55 slump following the All-Star break with a hot night at the plate, including a 346-foot shot off Adam Plutko in the fourth inning. The 31-year-old hasn't had quite the slugger season fantasy managers have hoped for just yet, but the potential is there. Overall, Stanton is averaging .253/.352/.452 with 17 homers.
Aug 1 2021Stanton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game in Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After making his first 78 starts as a designated hitter, Stanton finally saw action in the outfield earlier this weekend when the Yankees didn't have the DH available in an NL park. Though he checked out fine physically following his starts in left field Friday and Saturday, Stanton will be extended a rest in the series finale. The newly acquired Joey Gallo will get the nod in left Sunday.
Jul 31 2021Stanton started in left field in Friday's win over Miami. He went 0-for-3 with a strikeout at the plate. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees had teased Stanton returning to the field for several weeks, and that scenario finally played out with the team playing in a National League park. The slugger made four putouts before he was replaced as part of a double switch in the sixth inning. While his return to the outfield went without a hitch, the slugger's hitting woes continued. Since July 9, he is batting just .167 with 25 strikeouts over 60 at-bats.
Jul 29 2021Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that the plan to play Stanton in the outfield against Miami this weekend is complicated by the recent addition of Joey Gallo, Max Goodman of SI.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton was originally expected to return to the field during New York's recent series at Boston, but that never came to fruition. Boone subsequently indicated that the slugger would play the outfield in his return to Miami -- where he began his professional career -- though the manager's comments Thursday make that scenario murky. Boone didn't completely rule out Stanton, Gallo and Aaron Judge forming a towering outfield trio in Miami, however, adding, "Giancarlo is physically prepared and ready for that," per Marly Rivera of ESPN.com.
Jul 27 2021Stanton did not end up playing the outfield as expected during this past weekend's series at Boston, but he is scheduled to log time there during the Yankees' series at Miami that begins July 30, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton was slated to see his first action in the field this season at Fenway Park, but he instead started all four games of the series at DH. The slugger now appears set to return to the field during New York's next road interleague series, which will take place in Miami -- where Stanton spent the first eight seasons of his big-league career -- beginning this Friday. That news is certainly a positive for fantasy managers who roster the veteran, since he would otherwise be limited to pinch-hitting duties in the National League park.
Jul 22 2021Stanton could start in left field Saturday against the Red Sox, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton has been in the lineup exclusively as the designated hitter for each of the last two seasons. Interestingly, his return to the outfield could come in an American League park, where the team still has the benefit of a designated hitter. Instead, manager Aaron Boone suggested the decision to play Stanton in the outfield for the first time since Game 1 of the 2019 ALCS could come due to the fact that there is less ground to cover in left field at Fenway Park.
Jul 21 2021Stanton went 2-for-4 with a home run in Tuesday's win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton ended a three-game hitless streak with a single in the fifth inning, then he snapped an eight-game homer drought with a seventh-inning blast off reliever Brandon Kintzler. The slugger now has 16 dingers on the year, but he's still hitting just .224 with a meager .671 OPS across 52 plate appearances this month.
Jul 18 2021Stanton is slated to play the outfield as soon as next weekend, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton has played exclusively as designated hitter this season, slashing .263/.356/.471 with 15 home runs and 42 RBI through 298 plate appearances. However, he has plenty of experience in the outfield, having played right field -- and, to a lesser extent, left field -- during the first 10 seasons of his career. It's not yet clear how frequently Stanton will play the field, and much could depend on how soon the bevy of injured Yankees outfielders -- including Aaron Judge (COVID-19), Clint Frazier (illness), Miguel Andujar (wrist) and Trey Amburgey (hamstring) -- are able to return.
Jul 7 2021Stanton went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and a walk in Tuesday's 12-1 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton set the tone early with a 434-foot rocket to left field in the first to get the Yankees on the board. He also singled in the ninth to cap off a multi-hit performance. The long ball was his 15th of the season and his first since June 28. Overall, the 31-year-old is slashing .270/.367/.494 with 22 extra-base hits, 42 RBI, 29 runs scored and a 35:74 BB:K over 270 plate appearances.
Jun 29 2021Stanton went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Monday in a loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Yankees trailing by two runs in the sixth inning of the contest, Stanton belted a 426-foot solo shot off Jose Suarez to pull New York within a run. The long ball was his 14th of the season but first since June 17. The slugger is slashing .286/.407/.514 with five homers, 14 RBI and a 15:21 BB:K through 22 games this month.
Jun 25 2021Stanton went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Thursday's 8-1 win over Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton didn't belt any extra-base hits in the contest, but he did collect an RBI on a single in the eighth inning. The multi-hit game was his 14th this season and third in his past seven games. Over that stretch, Stanton is batting .364 with a homer, four RBI and nine walks.
Jun 17 2021Stanton went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and another run scored during Thursday's win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton regained the lead for the Yankees by taking Anthony Castro deep in the seventh inning. The long ball, which carried an exit velocity of 104 mph, was Stanton's 13th homer of the season and the 325th of his career. Overall this year, the 31-year-old is slugging .265/.337/.519 as he works to gain a role in the outfield.
Jun 16 2021Stanton is building up physically to play in the outfield, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The slugger expects to be fit for such a role by early July, citing his desire to play in the Yankees' games in Miami at the end of that month. Although he's recovered from his May quad injury, Stanton still faced enough limitations to be held out of the weekend's games in Philadelphia.
Jun 11 2021Stanton won't start in the outfield during the series in Philadelphia this weekend, Pete Caldera of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton returned from a quad injury May 28 and the Yankees have continued to be cautious with the slugger. Part of that plan has been limiting Stanton to DH duty for now, and that will continue during the series in the National League park over the weekend. The 31-year-old will surely get some at-bats off the bench against the Phillies, however.
Jun 10 2021Stanton went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run and three strikeouts in Thursday's loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton went 16 straight games without a homer, but he has gone yard three times over his last contests -- tallying eight RBI in the process. The slugger, who's not expected to play in the outfield during the weekend two-game series against the Phillies, already has 12 homers on the season and owns an .849 OPS through 187 plate appearances in 2021.
Jun 9 2021Stanton went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a double and five RBI in Wednesday's 9-6 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton erupted for three extra-base hits, all off Randy Dobnak. Before his pair of homers Wednesday, Stanton went without a long ball in his previous 16 games. It was a much needed performance for the 31-year-old, as he was just 4-for-29 in his prior nine contests. He is slashing .267/.335/.509 with 11 home runs, 29 RBI and 18 runs in 182 plate appearances.
Jun 6 2021Stanton is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton went 1-for-7 while starting the first two games of the series and will now retreat to the bench for the third time in six games. Stanton has not recorded a multi-hit performance since May 5, and per Lindsey Adler of The Athletic, manager Aaron Boone said that Stanton is still building up strength since returning from a quad injury May 29.
Jun 3 2021Stanton is not in the lineup Thursday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton has been handled cautiously since returning from a quadriceps injury in late May, starting just four times in seven games. Aaron Judge will rest his legs as the designated hitter in his absence, with Clint Frazier starting in right field.
Jun 1 2021Stanton isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton will get a breather after he went 0-for-7 with two walks and four strikeouts across the last two games. Aaron Judge will serve as the designated hitter while Clint Frazier starts in right field.
May 29 2021Stanton will sit Saturday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees won't ask Stanton to play twice in a row immediately after returning from a quadriceps strain. He wasn't exactly convincing in his first game back in action, going 0-for-5 with four strikeouts. Aaron Judge will rest his legs as the designated hitter in his absence.
May 28 2021Stanton (quadriceps) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old has been sidelined by a strained left quadriceps since May 13, and he'll rejoin the active roster ahead of Friday's series opener at Detroit. Stanton has a .282/.347/.534 slash line with nine homers and 24 RBI this season, though he was 3-for-22 across his last six games before landing on the injured list.
May 26 2021Stanton (quadriceps) is expected to be activated from the injured list Friday, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The injury has sidelined Stanton since May 13, at which point he was in a 3-for-22 slump with no home runs in that six-game span. Even so, the slugger will slot in near the top of New York's lineup and figures to re-establish himself as a premier power-hitting threat.
May 25 2021Stanton (quadriceps) will run and hit Tuesday but won't be activated off the injured list, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Previous reports indicated Stanton could return from the injured list when first eligible Tuesday, but he's at least a day or two behind that schedule. He doesn't seem to have suffered a setback, however, so it shouldn't be long before he's back in the lineup.
May 24 2021Stanton (quadriceps) took batting practice on the field Sunday and could return from the injured list Tuesday, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees have an off day Monday, so a decision on whether to activate Stanton after a minimum IL stay will likely wait until Tuesday. Manager Aaron Boone was noncommittal but optimistic about the possibility, indicating that Stanton is "tracking in the right way." "We'll see where we're at Tuesday," Boone added.
May 22 2021Stanton (quadriceps) could be activated during the Yankees' upcoming series versus Toronto, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The slugger is eligible to return from the injured list Monday, which lines up with the team's first contest of a three-game set starting Tuesday against the Blue Jays. Stanton is reportedly doing well in his recovery, so a minimum IL stay is certainly a possibility. He'll likely resume full-time DH duties upon his return.
May 18 2021Stanton (quadriceps) took part in weight-room activities in addition to indoor batting Tuesday and is expected to return May 25, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The slugger was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, but the move was retroactive to May 14. The Yankees are off May 24, so Stanton's earliest possible return date is next Tuesday against Toronto. Given his ability to already lift weights and swing the bat, the veteran's injury doesn't appear to be particularly severe. He has nine home runs and 24 RBI in 131 at-bats this season, so a quick return would be a major boon to the Yankees' offense.
May 17 2021Stanton was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left quadriceps Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton's numbers are as strong as ever this season, as he's hitting .282/.347/.534 with nine homers and an incredible 65.9 percent hard-hit rate, but injuries are unfortunately never very far away for the slugger. He missed the entirety of the weekend series against the Orioles and will now be out for at least another week. Whether or not he'll be able to return after a minimum-length stay remains to be seen, though Stanton's health track record doesn't give much cause for optimism. Miguel Andujar could be the primary beneficiary of his absence, as he's started in the outfield in each of the last two games, with Aaron Judge serving as the designated hitter.
May 16 2021Stanton (quad) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Quad tightness led to Stanton's scratch from Friday's lineup and he will miss a third straight start as a result of the injury. While manager Aaron Boone said initially that he thought Stanton would only be down "a couple days," he's now saying he "hopes" Stanton is available during the team's upcoming series in Texas, per Marly Rivera of ESPN.com.
May 15 2021Stanton (quad) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Orioles, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left quad tightness kept Stanton out of Friday's contest and it appears the designated hitter is not quite ready to return. The Yankees figure to exercise caution in timing Stanton's return, given his essential role in the team's offensive success.
May 14 2021Manager Aaron Boone said after Friday's game that Stanton (quad) could be "down a couple of days," but Boone isn't concerned about it being anything long-term, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton was scratched from Friday's lineup with left quad tightness, which Stanton felt during an at-bat in Thursday's series finale in Tampa Bay and again during warmups Friday, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com notes. It sounds like Stanton will need at least one more day, and with Aaron Hicks (wrist) also injured, the Yankees may need to make a roster move to add an outfielder ahead of Saturday's game.
May 6 2021Stanton went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk Thursday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton homered for the third consecutive game and also extended his hitting streak to 12 games. In that span, he's gone 25-for-52 with six home runs, 11 RBI and 11 runs scored. After a slow start to the campaign, Stanton is suddenly hitting .312/.364/.606 with nine long balls, 23 RBI and 16 runs scored across 118 plate appearances.
May 5 2021Stanton went 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Wednesday's 6-3 win over Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton came up a triple short of the cycle Wednesday -- he hasn't hit a three-bagger since 2018. With another strong performance at the dish, Stanton owns an 11-game hitting streak, during which he's batted .400 (24-for-48) with five home runs, 10 RBI and 10 runs scored. The 31-year-old has a .314/.363/.590 slash line with eight homers, 22 RBI and 15 runs scored in 26 games overall.
May 4 2021Stanton went 4-for-5 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He crushed a Zack Greinke offering to left field in the first inning to give the Yankees a 2-1 lead, Stanton's seventh homer of the year, then added an RBI single in the sixth to cap the team's scoring on the night. The 31-year-old slugger extended his hitting streak to 10 games with the performance, and over that stretch he's hitting a massive .477 (21-for-44) with four home runs, six RBI and nine runs scored.
May 1 2021Stanton isn't starting Saturday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton had gone 11-for-20 with two extra-base hits, five runs and an RBI in the last four games. Aaron Judge will serve as the designated hitter while Clint Frazier starts in right field.
Apr 29 2021Stanton went 3-for-5 in Thursday's loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton didn't register any counting stats or extra-base hits, but he did manage his third consecutive multi-hit effort. He is also riding a seven-game hitting streak, during which he's recorded three home runs, three RBI and six runs scored. For the season, Stanton has maintained a .250/.305/.477 line across 95 plate appearances.
Apr 28 2021Stanton went 3-for-5 with two runs scored in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three of Stanton's hits were singles. In the third inning, he scored on Gio Urshela's three-run home run. Stanton also scored on an Aaron Hicks sacrifice fly in the fifth inning. The 31-year-old Stanton is slashing .229/.289/.470 with six home runs, 15 RBI and 11 runs scored across 90 plate appearances. He's gone 10-for-26 (.385) during a six-game hitting streak.
Apr 23 2021Stanton went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Friday's 5-3 win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton went deep in the third and fifth innings to provide the Yankees' last two runs of the game. The 31-year-old slugger is up to five homers, 14 RBI, seven runs scored and a .180/.254/.443 slash line across 67 plate appearances this season.
Apr 22 2021Stanton isn't starting Thursday's game against Cleveland, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton had started in each of the last five games and went 2-for-17 with two home runs, three RBI and 10 strikeouts during that time. Aaron Judge will serve as the designated hitter while Clint Frazier starts in right field Thursday.
Apr 19 2021Stanton went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The slugger gave the Yankees an early lead with a second-inning blast to right field. The home run was one of only three Yankees hits in the game, and Stanton also accounted for one of the team's three walks. He is among numerous players on the team struggling in the early going, as Stanton is slashing .176/.236/.373 thus far. He leads the team with 12 RBI and ranks second with three homers.
Apr 16 2021Stanton went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and two strikeouts in Friday's loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton sat out Wednesday's series finale against Toronto prior to Thursday's scheduled off day, but he provided the Yankees' only run support during his return to the lineup Friday. The 31-year-old has two home runs and a team-leading 11 RBI this year despite hitting just .182 in his first 11 games.
Apr 14 2021Stanton is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees will have an off day Thursday, so manager Aaron Boone likely just wanted to build in two days of rest for Stanton by having him sit Wednesday. Since swatting a grand slam April 5 against the Orioles, Stanton has been stuck in a power drought with only one extra-base hit (a double) in 28 at-bats over his subsequent seven starts.
Apr 10 2021Stanton went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored Friday in a loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The slugger produced the Yankees' first runs of the contest with a two-run single in the third inning and subsequently crossed the plate on an Aaron Hicks home run. Stanton leads New York with seven RBI on the campaign, though he has just one homer through 25 at-bats. He's been limited to DH duties thus far this season, though he has been getting practice reps in left field, per Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger.
Apr 5 2021Stanton went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Monday's 7-0 win over Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton launched his first home run of the season in exciting fashion Monday, drilling a 471-foot grand slam as part of a five-run fifth for the Yankees. He's now 1-for-12 on the season with four strikeouts.
Apr 4 2021Stanton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aaron Judge will get a turn at designated hitter in place of Stanton, who manager Aaron Boone said is receiving a routine rest day, per Marly Rivera of ESPN.com. According to Rivera, Boone indicated that he hopes to avoid playing Stanton in five games in a row early on during the season, and the skipper viewed Sunday's contest as a good opportunity to build in a breather for the slugger. Stanton, who is expected to start in all three games of the Yankees' upcoming series with Baltimore, went 0-for-8 with two walks and three strikeouts over the team's first two contests of the season.
Mar 20 2021Stanton is no longer expected to spend any time in the outfield during spring training, though he still expects to log some time there during the regular season, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton had previously expressed a desire and expectation to get some defensive reps this spring, but manager Aaron Boone has been noncommittal about that prospect, and it now appears that the team has no plans to allow the slugger to risk injury by playing the field in Grapefruit League games. Despite Stanton's clear interest in playing defense at some point in the campaign, it wouldn't be surprising if he's limited strictly to DH duties this year.
Mar 11 2021Stanton indicated Wednesday that he plans to spend some time playing in the outfield before the end of spring training, Max Goodman of Sports Illustrated reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton has been tabbed the Yankees' everyday DH for the coming campaign, but the veteran nonetheless hopes to get a chance to play the field during Grapefruit League play. Manager Aaron Boone was noncommittal when discussing such a scenario, saying that those discussions have yet to take place and that Stanton could "possibly" get some outfield reps. Given the slugger's recent injury history, it wouldn't be surprising for the organization to play it safe in spite of Stanton's wishes.
Feb 28 2021Stanton won't play in his first spring training game until at least Wednesday against Toronto, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton is healthy entering the start of exhibition play, but the team is opting to hold him out for the time being. He could debut Wednesday night against the Blue Jays, though he'll likely continue to be eased into action over the course of the spring. Stanton is projected to primarily function as the team's DH this season due largely to an injury history that has limited him to only 41 games over the past two seasons.
Feb 23 2021Stanton could still play some outfield this season, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: General manager Brian Cashman suggested in October that Stanton would be purely a designated hitter going forward, but the team may be changing plans. Stanton's constant health issues mean the designated hitter role would seem to suit him well, though he's graded out as a decent outfielder over the course of his career, and manager Aaron Boone suggested Tuesday that playing the outfield occasionally could help him stay in shape. Stanton won't be outfield-eligible in standard setups to open the season, as he didn't play the field a single time last year, but it sounds as though there's at least a chance he picks up eligibility midseason in some leagues.
Feb 4 2021Stanton has scaled back his weightlifting this offseason in an effort to stay healthy, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton has spent a combined 202 days on the injured last combined across the last two seasons with knee and hamstring injuries. While the shift in offseason work may not change Stanton's ability stay healthy, it's encouraging that both he and the Yankees' training staff are looking for different ways to help him remain on the field. Even with the recent frustrating campaigns, Stanton flashed his power upside during the Yankees' 2020 postseason run by slugging six home runs in only 31 plate appearances.
Oct 14 2020General manager Brian Cashman said Wednesday that the Yankees are viewing Stanton primarily as a DH-only player heading into 2021, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: During his first three years in New York, Stanton has already spent most of his time at DH, logging only 85 starts in the outfield over that stretch. Heading into 2020, the Yankees eyed Stanton for full-time DH duty after he was slowed by a calf injury in spring training, but even that wasn't enough to keep the slugger healthy throughout the campaign. Due to a hamstring injury, Stanton only played in 23 of the team's 60 games, slashing .250/.387/.500 in 93 plate appearances. He at least finished the team's postseason run at full strength, but the Yankees apparently don't envision a healthy Stanton being a factor in the outfield in 2021 outside of an emergency basis. Since all 23 of his starts came at DH in 2020, Stanton will only be eligible as a utility player in most fantasy leagues next season, and he may not regain outfield eligibility at any point if Cashman's word holds true.
Oct 7 2020Stanton went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Wednesday's Game 3 loss to Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran slugger took Shane McClanahan deep during the eighth inning and has now homer in all five postseason games this year. Stanton is 7-for-19 with six home runs, 13 RBI and three walks in the playoffs, and he may need to extend the streak further Thursday to continue the season with the Yankees facing elimination in Game 4.
Oct 6 2020Stanton went 2-for-4 with a pair of homers and four RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Rays in Game 2 of the ALDS. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton cranked a solo home run in the second inning and a three-run home in the fourth inning off Tyler Glasnow. The 30-year-old launched his second home run of the night, hitting the ball a staggering 458 feet to put the Yankees within one. The slugger will look to continue his impressive postseason in Game 3 of the ALDS.
Sep 29 2020Stanton went 1-for-5 with a solo homer Tuesday to defeat the Indians in Game 1 of the Wild Card Round. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton cranked a solo home run in the ninth inning off Cameron Hill. The 30-year-old only played in 23 games during the 2020 season, yet he was effective when he appeared, recording a slash line of .250/.387/.500. The Yankees will continue to rely on the slugger's health as they look to make a push during the postseason.
Sep 27 2020Stanton is out of the lineup Sunday against the Marlins, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old started the past four games but will receive the day off for the season finale. Barring an appearance off the bench, Stanton closes the 2020 campaign with a .250/.387/.500 slash line, four homers, seven doubles, 12 runs and 11 RBI in 23 games. Luke Voit will serve as the designated hitter while DJ LeMahieu shifts to first base Sunday.
Sep 25 2020Stanton will not be opting out of the remainder of his contract this offseason, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton has seven years and $218 million remaining on the contract that he signed with the Marlins back in 2014. It's possible that he could have beaten that number on the open market had he been healthier over the past few seasons, but it's unlikely that teams would give a player with his injury history that much money for the majority of his 30s.
Sep 22 2020Stanton isn't in Tuesday's lineup against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees have managed Stanton's workload since he returned from a hamstring injury, and he'll hit the bench once again Tuesday. Aaron Judge will serve as the designated hitter with Clint Frazier starting in right field.
Sep 19 2020Stanton isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton will get a planned day off Saturday as the Yankees continue to ease him back into action. Aaron Judge will rest his legs as the designated hitter with Mike Tauchman starting in right field.
Sep 18 2020Stanton is instituting "wholesale changes" to his pregame and midgame routines in an effort to avoid injury, Brendan Kuty of NJ Advance Media reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton was sidelined by a right calf strain during spring training and recently missed over a month of the regular season due to a strained left hamstring. The ability to stay on the field has hampered Stanton's tenure with the Yankees -- he played in only 18 games last season due to injuries to his biceps and knee. While the slugger was hesitant to offer specifics about the changes he has instituted to his routine, he did offer some insight about his approach. "Pregame, in-game all needs adjustments and I will have those," he said. "I've had those. We've got a new warmup, a new midgame routine. If certain things happen in the game, and I'm DH-ing and I don't run the bases for two at-bats, that's an hour and a half of no movement. So you've got to do more in between at-bats and stuff like that, which is obvious and what has been done but you've got to switch it up."
Sep 16 2020Stanton isn't starting Wednesday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton will receive a scheduled day off Wednesday as the Yankees build him up slowly ahead of the postseason. Gary Sanchez will rest his legs as the designated hitter with Kyle Higashioka starting at catcher.
Sep 15 2020Stanton (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton spent just over a month on the injured list while recovering from a hamstring strain, but he took part in several simulated games recently. The 30-year-old could be eased back into a regular role in an attempt to keep him healthy ahead of the playoffs. Stanton played in just 14 games prior to his injury, slashing .293/.453/.585 with three home runs and seven RBI.
Sep 14 2020Stanton (hamstring) is expected to return from the 10-day injured list later this week, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton took part in his second straight simulated game Monday and appears to be making good progress as he works his way back from a hamstring strain which has already kept him out for over a month. He's expected to be eased back into a regular role upon his return, as the Yankees' primary concern is making sure he's ready for the playoffs, which they're still quite likely to make given the expanded format this season despite their mediocre performance to date.
Sep 13 2020Stanton (hamstring) will get two or three at-bats in during a simulated game Sunday at the alternate training site, Max Goodman of Sports Illustrated reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If all goes well, he will do the same Monday as he tracks toward an activation sometime next week. Aaron Judge is also close to joining Stanton and Gio Urshela at the alternate site, so the Yankees could be getting three key bats back sometime next week.
Sep 11 2020Stanton (hamstring) has a good chance to return from the injured list by next weekend, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton is expected to receive some at-bats at the Yankees' alternate training site within the next few days, with an eye toward returning soon after that. The oft-injured outfielder played in just 14 games this season before straining his hamstring, though he looked as good as ever over that stretch, hitting .293/.453/.585.
Sep 6 2020Stanton (hamstring) has been performing baseball activities and running up to about 80 percent, Brendan Kuty of NJ Advance Media reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, Stanton has turned a corner and could be ahead of fellow outfielder Aaron Judge (calf) in terms of a recovery timeline. "Giancarlo has had a really good several days. Think he ran some bases (Friday). Kind of half-speed running. He's up to about 80 percent running. He's been doing a lot of baseball activities as far as hitting off the high-velocity machine, throwing. So he's probably, possibly a little head of Judgey," Boone stated. Stanton has been on the injured list since Aug. 9 with a left hamstring strain.
Aug 31 2020Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Stanton (hamstring) did not participate in baseball activities Sunday and is "still not all the way there," Brendan Kuty of NJ Advance Media reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton has been on the injured list since Aug. 9. General manager Brian Cashman suggested Friday that the slugger was at least a week away, but it's reasonable to hold off on any expectations of Stanton returning at the early end of that timeframe given Boone's comments Sunday. "He's still not all the way there," Boone said. "Doing well. Good progressions and stuff. Today's a very light day for him. No baseball activities. But he's not all the way out of the woods yet as far as the injury. But he is running at about 75-80 percent. Hitting and doing all that stuff is not a problem yet. We just want to make sure we get him to the finish line with the injury."
Aug 28 2020Stanton (hamstring) is at least a week away from returning, according to general manager Brian Cashman, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was just reported that Aaron Judge (calf) will be out another three weeks, so Stanton figures to beat him back into the Yankees lineup. That said, it could be more than a week for Stanton, so an early September return seems like the best-case scenario.
Aug 17 2020Stanton (hamstring) is expected to return in two or three weeks, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton hit .293/.453/585 through 14 games this season before suffering yet another injury, landing on the injured list in early August with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. He's expected to resume baseball activities soon, but he won't return until the start of September unless things progress faster than expected.
Aug 11 2020Stanton was diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain Tuesday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The diagnosis, which comes after Stanton underwent an MRI on Monday, is comparatively good news, as a Grade 1 strain is the least severe type of strain, though a standard return timeline from such an injury is usually three or four weeks, which represents a sizable portion of the remaining schedule. The Yankees have yet to give an official estimate for the slugger's return. Mike Ford handled designated hitter duties Sunday in his absence.
Aug 9 2020Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Stanton (hamstring) would undergo an MRI on Monday in New York City, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even though the Yankees haven't determined the full extent of the injury Stanton suffered in the second half of Saturday's doubleheader with the Rays, Boone acknowledged that the hamstring issue was significant enough to sideline the slugger for at least the next week, which explains the club's decision to move him to the injured list Sunday. The Yankees slotted Mike Ford in as the designated hitter for the series finale with the Rays, but expect a number of players to cycle in at that spot while Stanton is sidelined.
Aug 8 2020Stanton (hamstring) is expected to be placed on the injured list after exiting Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader in Tampa Bay, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Aaron Boone said the veteran slugger will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury, but the initial diagnosis doesn't look promising for the immediate future. Stanton won't have an official timeline for his return until the MRI results are announced, but even if he avoids the IL he's unlikely to be available for at least a few days.
Aug 5 2020Stanton will be on the bench for the afternoon portion of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees won't ask the oft-injured slugger to play two games in one day, even as a designated hitter. Aaron Judge will rest his legs in that spot for the afternoon game, with Mike Tauchman starting in right field.
Aug 4 2020Stanton went 0-for-2 with a walk, run scored, hit-by-pitch and stolen base in a victory over the Phillies on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton isn't known for his speed on the basepaths, but he has registered as many as 13 stolen bases in a season in the majors (in 2014). While it's probably a stretch to expect the slugger to become a sudden source of steals, he did recently report losing 20 pounds since last season, and the theft Monday is a strong indication that the calf issue that dogged Stanton during spring training is long behind him.
Aug 3 2020Stanton has lost about 20 pounds since last season, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton's listed weight typically hovers around 245 pounds, so he remains an imposing figure despite the weight loss. The slugger indicated that the decision to become leaner was made in response to his struggle to stay healthy last season. "I had a lot of time to think over last year," Stanton said. "I just wanted to cover all my bases. I tried to figure out what was the best way for me to stay on the field. What's the best way to for me to progress? I thought I'd give this a try and be closer to the weight of my younger years." The drop hasn't affected Stanton from a power perspective -- he has already hit two home runs and two doubles in 25 at-bats after compiling three of each in 59 at-bats last season. Most importantly, Stanton has remained healthy in the early part of the campaign after playing in only 18 games in 2019.
Aug 1 2020Stanton is healthy enough to play the outfield, but manager Aaron Boone prefers to keep him in the lineup as the designated hitter, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton's DH duties were originally necessitated by his recovery from a calf injury, but his hot start at the plate and the team's considerable outfield depth have given Boone reason to consider keeping Stanton in the role permanently. Through six games, the slugger has racked up two home runs and six RBI while slashing .421/.542/.842.
Jul 31 2020Stanton went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, a run and an RBI against Baltimore on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The slugger drove in the first run of the game with a single to left field in the first inning and subsequently came around to score on a Luke Voit grand slam. Stanton is off to a fast start this season, slugging .500/.600/1.000 with a pair of homers and six RBI through five games. He has also walked as many times as he has struck out (4).
Jul 26 2020Stanton went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double and a walk in Saturday's loss to Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: New York's offense couldn't get much going Saturday, but Stanton supplied a highlight-reel homer with a 483-foot blast to left field in the fourth inning. The slugger has gotten off to a fine start with home runs in each of his first two games of the campaign after going deep only three times in 18 contests last season.
Jul 23 2020Stanton went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Thursday's win over Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton got his season started with a bang in the first inning, crushing a 459-foot homer to deep center off Max Scherzer. He got to Scherzer again in the fifth, driving in another run with a single to right field. After playing in only 18 games during an injury-riddled 2019 season, Stanton is looking to bounce back in the abbreviated 2020 campaign.
Jul 14 2020Stanton took part in baserunning drills with the Yankees on Tuesday, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton battled a calf injury in spring training but reportedly feels back to full health. Per Kuty, the slugger was able to move from second base to home plate without incident Tuesday, further suggesting that the calf is no longer an issue. Still, Stanton is slated to open the season in a DH-only role as the team looks to play it safe following an injury-riddled 2019 campaign.
Jul 6 2020Stanton, who is starting at designated hitter and batting cleanup in Monday's intrasquad game, said his calf feels 100 percent healthy, Marly Rivera of ESPN reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He said he only recently started feeling 100 percent healthy and that the Yankees have a good formula to get it right, with him starting at designated hitter for the foreseeable future. Even Aaron Judge (ribs), who is thought to be less healthy than Stanton, is starting in the field in this contest, so Stanton's spot at DH seems very secure.
Jun 30 2020General manager Brian Cashman said Tuesday that Stanton should be DH-ready by Opening Day, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This report seems optimistic on its surface, though the fact that Cashman said "DH-ready" specifically is a bit of an eyebrow raiser. Stanton has battled a series of lower-body injuries over the last year, most recently a calf injury. Reading between the lines, it seems he may still be limited in his mobility.
Apr 11 2020Stanton has been staying home to help stop the spread of COVID-19, Brendan Kuty of NJ Advance Media reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton posted a video to his personal Instagram account Wednesday emphasizing his decision to stay home and encouraging others to do so as well. In early April the slugger was deemed eligible to work out at the team's training facility in Tampa as he was technically still rehabbing his strained right calf. However, manager Aaron Boone has indicated that Stanton is fully healed, thus he should be ready to go when play resumes.
Mar 29 2020Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed Wednesday that Stanton (calf) is fully healthy and will be ready to go for Opening Day, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. "He's pretty much over the hump," Boone said. "He's pretty much run aggressively and done the things necessary. If and when we begin spring training games, he would likely be ready to roll for that." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees are one of the big winners of MLB's decision to suspend its season at least eight weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic. The team now has a good chance to have three key players -- Stanton, Aaron Judge (rib) and James Paxton (back) -- available for Opening Day, when all initially appeared set to begin the season on the injured list. Look for Stanton to occupy his familiar spot in the heart of the order whenever MLB sets a firm target date for the start of the season.
Mar 23 2020Stanton (calf) would be playing in spring training games if they were being played, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton's calf strain that he suffered back in February was expected to keep him out until sometime in April. The delayed start to the season means he should have no trouble making it back for whenever Opening Day ends up being, but he's apparently doing well enough that he's already healthy enough for exhibition game action. The slugger's stock should be rising again based on the fact that he won't be opening the season on the injured list, though whether or not he can remain injury-free remains an open question.
Mar 18 2020Stanton (calf) took swings on the field at the Yankees' spring-training complex Wednesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton was among a group of Yankees taking part in informal workouts at the George M. Steinbrenner Field complex in an effort to stay in shape during MLB's hiatus. Though he was originally expected to miss Opening Day, Stanton should be fully recovered from his right calf strain by the time the regular season gets underway.
Mar 17 2020Stanton (calf) could be ready to play by the start of the regular season, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton suffered a Grade 1 right calf strain in late February and was originally expected to start the season on the injured list. However, MLB announced Monday that Opening Day will not take place for at least eight weeks, clearing a path for Stanton to be healthy for the start of the campaign. The slugger has been targeting a return in April, well before the new mid-May estimated date for the commencement of the regular season.
Mar 11 2020Stanton (calf) completed a live batting practice session Wednesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While the on-field activity amounts to a step forward for Stanton, the real test for his strained right calf will likely come Thursday, when he's expected to resume running outside. The 30-year-old slugger had been working out on an anti-gravity treadmill in recent days, so he'll now see if he can run the bases and cut in the outfield without issue. Stanton remains unlikely to be ready to go for Opening Day, but he may be tracking toward only a brief stint on the injured list.
Mar 10 2020Stanton (calf) will run on the field within the next two days, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton is working his way back from a Grade 1 calf strain he suffered in late February. It's unlikely that he makes it back before Opening Day, but he's been trending in the right direction. He's been able to run on a treadmill and hit off a tee in recent days.
Mar 9 2020Manager Aaron Boone said Stanton (calf) ran at approximately 85 percent effort on an anti-gravity treadmill Sunday and also hit in the batting cage, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton remains on track to begin the season on the injured list, but he at least looks to be in line for a shorter stint on the shelf than fellow slugging outfielder Aaron Judge (ribs), who won't even be ready to resume working out for another two weeks. The 30-year-old will build up to running on the treadmill at 100 percent speed and hitting outdoors before a more precise target date for his season debut comes into focus.
Mar 7 2020Stanton (calf) will resume throwing and hitting tee-and-toss Saturday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is also continuing to run on an anti-gravity treadmill in addition to resuming baseball activities. It's encouraging that Stanton is ramping up, but he is still doubtful to be ready for Opening Day.
Mar 3 2020Stanton (calf) isn't expected to be ready to play by Opening Day, but he is expected to play at some point in April, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton suffered a Grade 1 right calf strain in late February. His readiness for Opening Day was in doubt from the start, but the injury wasn't considered likely to keep him out all that long. It appears that his prognosis hasn't meaningfully changed one week later, though it remains to be seen if "some point in April" is closer to the beginning or the end of the month.
Feb 26 2020Stanton's readiness for Opening Day is at risk after he was diagnosed with a Grade 1 right calf strain Wednesday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The slugger suffered the injury during a defensive workout Tuesday. He'll be shut down for a few weeks, and while he's expected to get back on the field before the end of spring training, he may not have time to be fully built up by the start of the regular season. The Yankees will understandably be cautious with Stanton after injuries limited him to just 18 games last season. He's averaged 116 games per season over his 10-year career.
Feb 19 2020Stanton said Wednesday that he reported to spring training without any physical limitations after a full offseason to recover from an injury-plagued 2019 campaign, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. "I had a lot of different training. I didn't have much time off," Stanton said. "I got my rest, but I had to rehab the moment the season was over, and then by the time I was done rehabbing I had my normal offseason training." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton appeared in just 23 games between the regular season and playoffs in 2019, missing time on account of biceps, shoulder, calf, knee and quadriceps injuries. His last appearance came in Game 6 of the ALCS against the Astros, when he suffered a Grade 2 right squad while running out a grounder. The 30-year-old had far from a spotless health record prior to 2019, but the fact that he's feeling good again could allow his ADP to climb steadily as draft season gets underway. Perhaps with an eye on ensuring that Stanton maintains better health this season, manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that the slugger's time in the outfield will be "fluid." The skipper went on to suggest that Stanton's workload could be similar to 2018, when he started 72 games in the outfield and served as a designated hitter in 86 contests.
Oct 19 2019Stanton is not in the lineup for Game 6 of the ALCS against the Astros on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton returned from a quadriceps injury to start Game 5 on Friday, but he didn't exactly prove his health, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. Edwin Encarnacion returns as the designated hitter for Game 6.
Oct 18 2019Stanton (quadriceps) will bat cleanup as the designated hitter Friday against the Astros for Game 5 of the ALCS. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton had been on the bench since straining his right quadriceps while running the bases in the first game of the ALCS. He's apparently still not ready to take the field but will be able to hit, bumping Edwin Encarnacion to the bench.
Oct 17 2019Stanton (quadriceps) is feeling better and could start Game 5 of the ALCS against the Astros on Friday, Marly Rivera of ESPN reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite not starting in Game 4 on Thursday, Stanton is apparently feeling better and could start as the designated hitter Friday. Stanton ran the bases prior to Game 4 but did not run hard. The encouraging update could also signal that the 29-year-old might be available off the bench Thursday.
Oct 16 2019Stanton's (quadriceps) status for Game 4 of the ALCS on Thursday remains unclear, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton hasn't played since injuring his quad in Game 1 of the ALCS. He's expected to be available as a pinch hitter, but whether or not he can play a larger role remains to be seen.
Oct 15 2019Stanton (quadriceps) is available off the bench for Game 3 of the ALCS against the Astros on Tuesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton sat for Game 2 after injuring his quad in the first game of the series. Manager Aaron Boone said that he'd likely go to the injured list if it were still the regular season, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports, but he's sticking around as an option for now.
Oct 13 2019Stanton is not in the lineup for Game 2 of the ALCS due to a right quadriceps strain and he is considered day-to-day, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. He is available off the bench as a pinch hitter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Aaron Boone said Stanton injured his quad in Game 1 while running down the line on his infield hit, according to James Wagner of The New York Times. Boone said he hopes Stanton will be able to return to the lineup at some point during this series. Cameron Maybin gets the start in his place and will hit eighth.
Sep 27 2019Stanton went 3-for-3 with a solo home run, three RBI and a pair of walks in Friday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was just the third homer of the year for the 29-year-old slugger, but the 435-foot bomb brought the Yankees to the 300-home run mark on the season, a major league milestone reached by the Twins just a day ago. Stanton stayed hot in the fourth with a two-run single while also walking twice to complete his perfect night at the plate. Across 16 games since returning from the injured list (knee), Stanton is slashing .308/.431/.538.
Sep 21 2019Stanton went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an RBI double during a 7-2 win over the Blue Jays on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton smashed his first home run since June 24 as injuries have severely limited his playing time this year. In just 40 at-bats, the 29-year-old is batting .300 with two home runs and nine RBI. As expected, Stanton played just six innings Saturday as he builds up his stamina with an eye on the postseason.
Sep 20 2019Stanton is scheduled to play about six innings in the field Saturday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton is out of the lineup Friday, but manager Aaron Boone assured everyone that the slugger hadn't had another setback; Boone said Stanton made it through his first two games back in good shape. In those two games, Stanton logged a total of seven plate appearances, going 1-for-6 with a double, a walk and two strikeouts.
Sep 18 2019Stanton will be limited to a couple at-bats and won't play more than four or five innings, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It makes sense for the Yankees to ease Stanton back in his first game since late June. While Stanton won't be on the bench for his first game as previously expected, the effect will be essentially the same, as he'll play half a game before being cleared to play a full one. That could come as soon as Thursday, when he could spend the entire contest as the designated hitter.
Sep 17 2019Stanton (knee) could be activated as soon as Wednesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton should be back with the team no later than Thursday, though he may not play right away. Manager Aaron Boone said Monday that he doesn't expect Stanton to start his first game back, but he's eventually expected to be the team's regular left fielder heading into the playoffs.
Sep 16 2019Stanton (knee) is unlikely to play when the Yankees kick off their next homestand Tuesday, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Aaron Boone indicated that Stanton did well in his final simulated game Saturday but stated that he "wouldn't expect" the slugger to be in the lineup at home against the Angels on Tuesday. However, Boone did confirm that Stanton should be back in action at some point during the homestand that runs through Sunday. Stanton is expected to play left field on a regular basis upon his return.
Sep 12 2019Stanton (knee) will be the Yankees' regular left fielder when he returns to action next week, Randy Miller of NJ.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton will play in the Florida Instructional League this weekend and is likely to be activated at the start of New York's next homestand as long as his knee holds up. He could be in the lineup as early as Tuesday and is expected to get regular playing time in left field for the remainder of the season. Stanton has played in only nine games for the Yankees this year, manning left field in five of those games while starting three times in right field and once in the designated hitter spot.
Sep 9 2019Stanton (knee) could return to action during the Yankees' next homestand, which begins Sept. 17, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Injuries have limited Stanton to just nine games this season, but the Yankees have a commanding division lead without him. They'll likely care most about getting him back for the playoffs, but he appears to have time to get around two weeks' worth of regular-season practice in before the postseason begins. "He's ramping up pretty good and he's getting close to where it's full baserunning," stated manager Aaron Boone, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. "He's doing his full defense already. We're going to have him slide and hopefully he'll be back in the mix with us sometime in the next week."
Sep 6 2019Stanton (knee) participated in a simulated game Friday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton had five at-bats at the plate and also worked out in the outfield. He's expected to play in another simulated game Saturday and is on track to return to New York before the end of the regular season.
Sep 4 2019Stanton (knee) will head to Tampa to start engaging in regular live batting practice, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stanton participated in on-field batting practice in New York on Tuesday but will be able to get more at-bats in Tampa. Per Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger, Stanton is expected to spend time playing the outfield when he returns to action, so he'll likely continue to participate in defensive drills as well. The slugger has played in only nine games for the Yankees this season but is aiming to return by the end of September.
Aug 31 2019Stanton (knee) took batting practice, ran arcs, and participated in defensive drills Friday, but it is still unclear when he may return, Randy Miller of NJ.com reports.
Aug 28 2019Stanton (knee) is close to facing live pitching, though the Yankees have yet to provide a precise timeline, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Aug 26 2019Stanton (knee) took part in agility drills on the field Monday and could take on-field batting practice Tuesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Aug 25 2019Stanton (knee) is expected to start hitting on the field during New York's three-game series in Seattle, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
Aug 22 2019Stanton (knee) is running and doing agility work on the field, Brendan Kuty of NJ.com reports.
Aug 20 2019Stanton (knee) was seen running in the outfield prior to Tuesday's game at Oakland, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
Aug 15 2019General manager Brian Cashman said Thursday that he expects Stanton (knee) to be able to return in September, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
Aug 13 2019Stanton (knee) is running up to 75-to-85 percent on the anti-gravity treadmill and is closing in on a return to on-field workouts, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Aug 11 2019Stanton (knee) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Sunday.
Aug 7 2019Stanton (knee) resumed light baseball activities Wednesday, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
Jul 30 2019Stanton (knee) is still yet to resume baseball activities, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
Jul 21 2019Stanton (knee) is still not doing baseball activities, David Lennon of Newsday<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 12 2019Stanton (knee) has yet to resume baseball activities, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 27 2019General manager Brian Cashman said Thursday that he doesn't expect Stanton (knee) to return from the 10-day injured list in July, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 26 2019Manager Aaron Boone said the MRI on Stanton's knee showed \"no new injury,\" Lindsey Adler of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 26 2019Stanton (knee) was placed<\/a> on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 26 2019Stanton (knee) will be placed on the 10-day injured list, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 26 2019Manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that the MRI on Stanton's right knee showed \"no new injury,\" Lindsey Adler of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 26 2019Stanton (knee) is out of the lineup<\/a> for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 25 2019Stanton was removed from Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays with an apparent hand injury, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 25 2019Stanton's early exit from Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays was due to a right knee contusion, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 24 2019Stanton went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Monday's 10-8 win over the Blue Jays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 23 2019Stanton is not in the lineup<\/a> Sunday against the Astros.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 20 2019Stanton went 3-for-5 with two runs scored Thursday against the Astros.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 19 2019Stanton is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Rays, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 18 2019Stanton (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list<\/a> as expected Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 16 2019The Yankees intend to activate Stanton (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 14 2019Stanton (shoulder) moved<\/a> his rehab assignment up to Triple-A Scranton\/Wilkes-Barre on Friday as expected.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 13 2019Manager Aaron Boone said Stanton (shoulder) could be activated as soon as Tuesday, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 11 2019Stanton (shoulder) will play for Triple-A Scranton\/Wilkes-Barre this weekend and could return for the Yankees' next homestand starting June 17, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 10 2019Stanton (shoulder) is scheduled to make rehab appearances with High-A Tampa on Tuesday and Wednesday before joining Triple-A Scranton\/Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com <\/a>reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 8 2019Stanton's (shoulder) rehab assignment could begin Monday or Tuesday, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 8 2019Stanton (shoulder) could begin a rehab assignment Monday or Tuesday, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 2 2019Stanton (shoulder) has been running and getting closer to a rehab assignment, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 31 2019Stanton (shoulder) is close to facing live pitching and could soon begin a rehab assignment, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 30 2019Stanton (shoulder) ran and hit in the cage Thursday, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 22 2019Stanton's rehab assignment was put on hold<\/a> Tuesday due to left calf tightness.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 22 2019Stanton (shoulder) will be shut down for 7-to-10 days with a calf strain, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 21 2019Stanton (shoulder) will \"probably not\" be ready to return to the Yankees during this weekend's series in Kansas City, according to manager Aaron Boone, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 21 2019Stanton (shoulder) is not in the lineup for High-A Tampa on Tuesday, Erik Boland of Newsday<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 21 2019Stanton (shoulder) wasn't in the lineup for High-A Tampa on Tuesday due to some soreness in his calf\/knee area, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 20 2019Stanton (shoulder) reported to High-A Tampa<\/a> on Monday to begin a rehab assignment.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 20 2019Stanton (shoulder) went 1-for-3 with a home run and two strikeouts in his rehab appearance for High-A Tampa on Monday, Conor Foley of The Times-Tribune<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 18 2019Stanton (shoulder) has been facing live pitching and should begin a rehab assignment Monday, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 14 2019Stanton's official diagnosis is a left shoulder strain, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 13 2019Stanton (shoulder) took live at-bats at extended spring training Monday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 8 2019Stanton (shoulder) remains limited to soft toss and tee work, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 23 2018Stanton went 4-for-4 with a double, two RBI, a walk and two runs scored Monday against the Rays.Stanton delivered a two-run single in the seventh to bring the Yankees within one, but they'd ultimately fall in the series opener. He's gone 6-for-11 with four RBI and two walks in three games since the All-Star break, and he's batting .285 with 23 homers and 59 runs driven in through 97 games this season.
Jul 16 2018Stanton went 2-for-4 with a stolen base Sunday in the Yankees' 5-2 loss to the Indians.Stanton's strikeout percentage (31.2%) and walk percentage (8.6%) are his worst marks since his rookie season in 2010, but the downturn in plate discipline hasn't had many negative consequences for his fantasy output. Thanks to a career-high .360 BABIP fueled by a magnificent 42.4 percent hard-hit rate, Stanton has maintained a .278 batting average to go with his typical top-shelf power production (23 home runs). The 28-year-old has been running especially hot in July, slashing .349/.388/.587 through 15 games on the month.
Jul 11 2018Stanton went 4-for-5 with a walk, two RBI, a run scored and a strikeout in Wednesday's win over the Orioles.All four hits were singles, but he also added a free pass to reach base five times in all. Stanton seems to have fully recovered from his slow start to the season, hitting .298 with eight homers in June and now .362 with three long balls thus far in July. On the year, the reigning NL-MVP is slashing .276/.348/.518 to go along with 22 homers and 54 RBI.
Jul 9 2018Stanton went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored during Game 1 of Monday's twin bill against the Orioles.Stanton blasted his 22nd home run of the season in the second inning, although the Yankees would fall 5-4 to drop the first half of the doubleheader. He's off to a hot start in July, going 11-for-33 with five extra-base hits and six RBI.
Jul 3 2018Stanton was 2-for-5 with two runs scored, a two-run home run and two strikeouts in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Braves.Stanton has slowly but surely come around in 2018, although his 113 strikeouts in 322 at-bats still isn't pretty. The 28-year-old has a .267/.339/.509 slash line with 20 home runs and 48 RBI in 82 games this season.
Jun 24 2018Stanton went 5-for-5 with a home run, two runs, two RBI and a walk in Sunday's game against the Rays.This huge day at the plate upped his average from .249 to .262 on the season. Stanton has seven home runs but just 13 RBI in 81 at-bats this month.
Jun 20 2018Stanton went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and a pair of strikeouts in Wednesday's win over the Mariners.Stanton's 18th blast was a big one, as it was a walkoff with two outs in the ninth in a game the Yankees trailed by as many as five. The 28-year-old's first season in The Bronx has been a bit of a disappointment by his lofty standards, but he may finally be turning the corner; he's hitting .450 (9-for-20) with three homers and a double over the last five games, and .286 with seven long balls in 18 games since the start of June. With that recent stretch, he's now slashing .255/.329/.504 on the year.
Jun 8 2018Stanton went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's win over the Mets.Stanton took reliever Paul Sewald deep in the ninth inning for his 15th homer on the season and his fourth long ball through seven games in June. Stanton has recorded a hit in six consecutive games, and is currently slashing .251/.328/.502 with 27 extra-base hits. While the 28-year-old has an above-average OPS at .830 (ranking just outside the top 25 in the AL), it's quite a bit below his career mark of .909.
Jun 2 2018Stanton went 2-for-4 with a walk and a two-run homer in Saturday's win over the Orioles.Stanton took Kevin Gausman deep in the third inning to put the Yankees up 4-1, his 12th homer of the season and his first in 11 games. He's yet to provide fantasy owners with a prolonged hot streak, but hopefully Saturday's two-hit effort -- which came in the midst of a 2-for-23 slump -- will get the slugger kickstarted. Stanton is now hitting .248/.324/.476 through 54 games this season.
May 28 2018Stanton is out of the lineup Monday against the Astros, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.Stanton will take a seat in what likely amounts to day off to clear his head after going 0-for-12 with seven strikeouts during the Yankees' three-game series with the Angels over the weekend. He'll be replaced in the lineup by Neil Walker, who will serve as the club's designated hitter Monday and hit ninth.
May 19 2018Stanton went 1-for-5 with a solo home run Saturday against the Royals.Stanton homered in the ninth inning to record his 11th home run of the season, this one coming off right-hander Blaine Boyer. It was his second home run in four games, and he now has at least one hit in eight of his past ten games. His much discussed strikeout rate is now returning close to his career baseline, so early concerns regarding his performance should be eased.
May 13 2018Stanton went 4-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and three RBI in the Yankees' 6-2 victory over the A's on Sunday.Stanton continues to work his way out of his much-discussed early season slump, with this four-hit, three RBI effort bringing his slugging percentage up to .516 and his OPS up to .855. He now has 10 home runs through 155 at-bats, so even if he doesn't end up matching last year's .281 average in his first season in pinstripes, there's little reason to believe that Stanton won't be cranking his fair share of home runs as the season progresses.
May 8 2018Stanton went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs, a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Red Sox.The blasts were numbers eight and nine of the season for Stanton, and it was also his third two-homer game of the year. The 28-year-old continues to be all-or-nothing at the plate with 10 strikeouts in 22 at-bats since the start of May to go along with his season strikeout rate of 34.4 percent.
May 6 2018Stanton is out of the lineup Sunday against the Indians, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.Stanton will head to the bench for the first time all season, with the Yankees' off day Monday likely contributing to manager Aaron Boone's decision to rest the slugger. While Stanton continues to strike out at a prolific rate, he has at least been supplying power of late with seven extra-base hits in his past 13 starts.
May 2 2018Stanton went 3-for-4 with a double, two home runs and four RBI in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Astros.Incredibly, Stanton's two blasts were the first homers Dallas Keuchel has served up to any Yankees hitter in seven career starts against them. The 28-year-old slugger now has seven home runs and 19 RBI in his first 30 games in pinstripes, and his .240/.316/.479 slash line is creeping closer to expectations.
Apr 20 2018Stanton went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 8-5 loss to the Blue Jays.It's his fourth homer of the season, but first since April 4. Stanton's .205/.301/.438 slash line remains far below expectations, but as he gets more comfortable in pinstripes and the weather warms up, there should be plenty of hits and home runs ahead for the slugger.
Apr 19 2018Stanton will be moved down to the cleanup spot against Toronto on Thursday, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.Stanton has hit third in the order in all 16 games this season, but manager Aaron Boone has finally decided to shake things up in the hopes of getting the 28-year-old back on track. Didi Gregorius will bat third while Gary Sanchez follows Stanton in the five-hole. Prior to Thursday's game, Stanton is slashing .197/.293/.409 with three home runs, 10 RBI and a 38.7% K%.
Apr 11 2018Stanton went 3-for-5 with a triple, two runs scored and three RBI in Wednesday's 10-7 win over the Red Sox.That's now back-to-back multi-hit performances for Stanton, and while he's had some trouble making consistent contact in the early going, he does still have three homers and 10 RBI through 12 games. Expect his .235 batting average to continue rising now that Stanton appears to be settling in to his new environment and new uniform.
Apr 8 2018Stanton went 0-for-7 and struck out five times in Sunday's loss to the Orioles.Sunday's hitless showing drove Stanton's batting average down to .167 for the year. The reigning National League MVP has struggled to make contact lately, as this was the second time this season that he struck out five times in a game. Over 48 plate appearances this season, Stanton has been fanned 20 times.
Mar 29 2018Stanton went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a double, four RBI and three runs during Thursday's 6-1 win over the Blue Jays.Both of Stanton's homers were no-doubt shots, and after leaving the yard 59 times last season, 2018 is off to a promising start. The elephant in the room continues to be his health, but serving primarily as the designated hitter should help, and many of his past injuries were unlucky. Buckle up, Stanton has the potential to post a league-winning stat line.
Mar 12 2018Stanton appears to be the Yankees' preferred choice at cleanup hitter, as he has primarily hit fourth this spring while Aaron Judge hits second and Greg Bird hits third.When Bird has been out of the lineup, Stanton has moved up to the three hole with Gary Sanchez hitting cleanup, but Bird figures to start most games, particularly against righties, so Stanton's primary spot will likely be the four hole. He is hitting .333/.391/.667 with one home run, four strikeouts and one walk in 21 at-bats this spring. The only question with Stanton is how many games he will play, as he should provide elite counting stat production when healthy.
Dec 11 2017The Yankees officially announced Monday that they acquired Stanton and cash from the Marlins in exchange for Starlin Castro, Jorge Guzman and Jose Devers.As expected, Stanton approved the move to New York and the deal was made official Monday morning. The 2017 NL MVP, who hit .281/.376/.631 with 59 homers and 132 RBI in 159 games last season, will join an already potent lineup that led the majors in homers and was second in runs scored and RBI last year.
Dec 9 2017The Yankees and Marlins have agreed to a trade that would sent Stanton to New York for Starlin Castro and prospects, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. Stanton must still approve the deal, Jon Heyman of Fanrag Sports reports.It's assumed Stanton will approve the deal since the Yankees were on a list of four teams he reportedly said he'd be willing to be traded to. It's not clear what prospects may be involved. The deal will also need players to pass physicals before being finalized.
Dec 9 2017Stanton will approve a trade to the Yankees and is on his way to New York to complete his physical, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports.News broke Saturday morning that an agreed-upon deal would send Starlin Castro and prospects to the Marlins in exchange for Stanton and cash, but the trade hinged upon the slugger's approval due to his no-trade clause. According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, the Bronx Bombers will be taking on $265 million of Stanton's $295 million deal. At this point, there has been no word on which prospects will head to Miami, but it sounds like the package will entail a couple of lower-level minor leaguers.
Dec 9 2017Stanton will approve the trade to the Yankees, and is on his way to New York to complete his physical, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports.News broke earlier Saturday morning that an agreed-upon deal would send Starlin Castro and prospects to the Marlins in exchange for Stanton and some cash, but the trade hinged upon the slugger's approval due to his no-trade clause. In a highly non-surprising move, Stanton agreed to waive the clause, and is set to become a Yankee pending the results of physicals from all players involved. According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, the Bronx Bombers will be taking on $265 million of Stanton's $295 million deal. At this point, there has been no word on which prospects will head to Miami, but it sounds like the package will entail a couple of lower-level minor leaguers.
Nov 16 2017Stanton was named National League MVP on Thursday.Stanton ended up narrowly edging out Joey Votto to take home his first MVP award. The slugging outfielder put together a historic campaign during which he led the majors in both homers (59) and RBI (132), while also hitting an impressive .281/.376/.631 in 159 games. He'll be the subject of trade talks all offseason, though he ultimately has the right to veto or accept any trade.
Nov 11 2017Trade talks between the Marlins and Red Sox for Stanton "may be heating up," according to a Major League Baseball source, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports. "They're definitely in play," the source said of the Red Sox, who are at least exploring the possibility of acquiring MLB's reigning home run king.The Marlins are believed to be prepared to entertain offers for Stanton at next week's meeting of general managers that kicks off Monday in Orlando, Fla. Other teams are reportedly in the mix, including the Cardinals, Phillies and Giants. Stanton has the right to veto or accept any trade, and there's speculation that he would prefer to play on one of the coasts. The Red Sox are circling after a year in which they experienced a drop in power.
Nov 11 2017Trade talks between the Marlins and Red Sox for Stanton "may be heating up," according to an MLB source, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports. "They're definitely in play," the source said of the Red Sox, who are at least exploring the possibility of acquiring MLB's reigning home-run king.The Marlins are believed to be prepared to entertain offers for Stanton at next week's meeting of general managers that kicks off Monday in Orlando. Other teams are reportedly in the mix, including the Cardinals, Phillies and Giants. Stanton has the right to veto or accept any trade, and there's speculation that he would prefer to play on one of the coasts. The Red Sox are circling in after a year in which they experienced a drop in power.
Sep 28 2017Stanton went 3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and three runs scored during Thursday's win over Atlanta.Baseball fans and fantasy owners have wondered for some time what Stanton was capable of in a healthy season. The answer is a historic campaign. Stanton is now up to 59 homers, 129 RBI and 121 runs with a .280/.376/.636 slash line, and he has three more games on the schedule to beef up his numbers.
Sep 20 2017Stanton went 2-for-5 with a homer and three RBI in Wednesday's win over the Mets.The only game Stanton went without homering in this three-game set was Tuesday, when Mets pitchers walked him four times. Stanton went through a little slump that lasted from late August into mid-September (.145/.264/.306 with just three homers and three RBI over a 17-game span), which isn't very good timing as far as the fantasy playoffs go, but he's bounced back from that beautifully. His 56 homers are easily good for tops in baseball (by 11 over the second-place Aaron Judge), and his 120 RBI are second only to Nolan Arenado's 125.
Sep 18 2017Stanton went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run, four RBI and three runs scored during Monday's win over the Mets.Stanton entered the game with a .542 OPS and a single round tripper through 40 September at-bats, so it was encouraging to see the slugger belt a line-drive homer and stuff the stat line Monday. With 55 bombs, 117 RBI, 115 runs and a .279/.374/.632 slash line, Stanton has showcased what his fantasy ceiling looks like when he's healthy for a full season.
Sep 17 2017Stanton is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.Manager Don Mattingly will give Stanton the day off for the second time in the past four games as the Marlins close out their weekend series against the Brewers. Ichiro Suzuki will take over in right field and bat eighth in his stead.
Sep 14 2017Stanton is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.Stanton will get the day off as manager Don Mattingly rests the Marlins' entire starting outfield ahead of the team's weekend series against the Brewers. Despite a slow start to September, the 27-year-old slugger is still slashing an impressive .279/.375/.636 with 54 homers in 143 games. Look for him to be well rested for Friday's series opener in Milwaukee.
Sep 9 2017Stanton went 1-for-5 with a solo home run Saturday during the Marlins' 6-5 loss to the Braves.He became the first player to slug 54 homers in a season since Jose Bautista did it in 2010. The blast was a 456-foot monstrosity -- the second-longest at SunTrust Park -- with an exit speed of 113.7 mph, per Statcast. The big-league leader is in a fine position to threaten 60 by season's end.
Sep 8 2017Stanton is out of the lineup Friday against the Braves, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.Stanton was playing on another level during the month of August. Over 29 games he hit .349/.433/.899 and slugged 18 home runs. He's had a slow start to September, as he's gone just 3-for-24 (.125) across seven games, although two of his three hits have been home runs. Ichiro Suzuki will start in right field while Stanton sits out Friday.
Sep 2 2017Stanton went 2-for-5 with a home run and two runs scored in Saturday's win over the Phillies.His 52nd of the year snapped a three-game homerless drought. Amazingly, he's had just one longer stretch of games without a home run since the All-Star break (July 27-Aug. 2). Stanton's putting up video game numbers and looks like the fantasy MVP at what was a reduced cost during draft season.
Aug 30 2017Stanton went 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Nationals.He was already one of only six players in history to hit 50 or more home runs before September, joining Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Roger Maris and Luis Gonzalez in a very exclusive club, but Stanton's first-inning solo shot was also his 18th of the month -- tying Rudy York's 80-year-old MLB record for August, with two games left on the calendar. It's also worth noting that of the five other players in the "50 before September" club, only Gonzalez failed to finish the season with at least 60 homers.
Aug 27 2017Stanton went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double, a home run, and three RBI in Sunday's victory over the Padres.Stanton entered Sunday's game with an outrageous .374/.462/.956 line for the month of August. He proceeded to continue his dominance as he mashed his 50th home run of the season and brought his RBI total up to 108. Stanton hasn't shown any signs of slowing down and will look to keep putting on a show when the Marlins face the Nationals and Phillies in the coming week.
Aug 26 2017Stanton went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double, two home runs, three runs scored and five RBI in Friday's 8-6 win over the Padres.Ho hum, another monster performance from the most dangerous slugger in the game. Stanton's five RBI were a season high, and he now has six more games before the end of the month to hit just one more dinger and become the first NL player in history with 50 homers before September. His huge second-half run -- 23 home runs in 39 games since the All-Star break -- has also carried the Marlins back over the .500 mark for the first time since late April, and into wild-card contention.
Aug 25 2017Stanton went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Thursday's win over the Phillies.He just refuses to slow down. Stanton's now slashing .345/.433/.893 with 14 homers and 27 RBI through 22 games in August, and his 47 blasts on the season is the most by an NL player before September since Ryan Howard swatted 49 in 2006.
Aug 21 2017Stanton went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in Sunday's win over the Mets.His seventh-inning shot off Jacob deGrom proved to be crucial and provided the Marlins with insurance runs they would need after the Mets answered back with three runs in the eighth. Stanton now has a league-leading 45 homers on the year, including an incredible 12 in 18 games through August.
Aug 15 2017Stanton went 2-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 9-4 loss to the Giants.He's now homered in six straight games, giving him a league-leading 44 on the season and leaving him two games shy of the major-league record held by Ken Griffey Jr. Dale Long and his own manager Don Mattingly. Stanton's 1.022 OPS also places him fifth in MLB, while his 94 RBI has him currently in third place behind Nolan Arenado and Nelson Cruz.
Aug 14 2017Stanton went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and three RBI during Monday's win over San Francisco.Stanton has now left the yard in five consecutive games and has 10 homers, 17 RBI and 13 runs over his past 11 outings. The power outburst has him running away with the league lead in home runs, and he's also up to an impressive .283/.374/.640 slash line for the campaign.
Aug 12 2017Stanton went 3-for-4 with a double and a three-run homer Saturday against the Rockies.Stanton blasted his 41st homer of the year to break up a tie game in the fourth inning of a game the Marlins would go on to win. He's smashed eight homers over his last nine games to raise his slugging percentage from .586 to .631, and he continues to reward fantasy managers with an elite season.
Aug 11 2017Stanton went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-3 win over the Rockies.The slugger's 40th of the season was a typical Giancarlo smash, as he drove a line drive into the second deck in left-center field. There are few things scarier to pitchers than a locked-in Stanton, and with 14 homers in 26 games since the All-Star break, it's a wonder he hasn't been walked more than 17 times over that stretch.
Aug 11 2017Stanton supplied all the Marlins' offense Thursday, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 3-2 loss to the Nationals.The 27-year-old just won't let up on opposing pitchers -- Stanton is now slashing .308/.379/1.038 over the last week with six homers and 11 RBI, and he continues to extend his MLB lead with 39 home runs on the season. The hot streak has also pushed his OPS up to a career-high .982, and as long as he stays healthy down the stretch there's no reason to expect him to slow down much when it comes to putting souvenirs in the seats.
Aug 8 2017Stanton went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Nationals.He's been impressive so far in August, slashing .364/.440/1.000 in six games with four homers and taking over the major-league lead in that category from the Yankees' Aaron Judge. Stanton has already tied his previous career high with 37 blasts, and his current .981 OPS would also be a personal best.
Aug 4 2017Stanton went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Braves.He now leads the majors with 35 homers, and his second blast of the game -- a 477-foot bomb to center field -- was the longest hit in SunTrust Field to date. Stanton is now just two home runs shy of his previous career high, and the only thing that might stand between him and a 50-HR campaign is his notoriously bad luck with injuries.
Jul 30 2017Stanton is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.The Marlins will look to complete their four-game sweep of the Reds without their star right fielder, as Stanton will receive his first day of rest since July 6. Ichiro Suzuki will take over in right field, batting seventh.
Jul 27 2017Stanton went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, two RBI and three runs scored during Wednesday's win over the Rangers.Stanton is in the midst of a power binge with 12 long balls, 20 RBI and 20 runs through his past 17 games. As a result, the slugger has grabbed the league lead in homers and is well on his way to a career-best showing across the board.
Jul 24 2017Stanton went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI during Monday's win over Texas.With 11 homers through his past 15 games, Stanton has tied Aaron Judge for the league lead with 32. The Miami outfielder sports a .274/.360/.596 slash line with 68 RBI and 68 runs alongside the bombs and career-best numbers are well within reach.
Jul 17 2017Stanton went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI during Monday's win over Philadelphia.Stanton is now up to seven homers in July and 28 for the season. Alongside the bombs, he sports a .275/.363/.580 slash line with 62 RBI and 63 runs, and the outfielder projects to remain an elite fantasy asset moving forward. Barring injury, he has an excellent shot at leading the National League -- and potentially all of baseball -- in home runs.
Jul 9 2017Stanton went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs and four runs scored during Sunday's win over the Giants.The slugger enters the All-Star break with a .277/.360/.572 slash line, 26 bombs, 58 RBI and 60 runs. Most importantly, of course, is that Stanton is also healthy. Barring injury, he should cruise to career-best numbers across the board.
Jul 8 2017Stanton went 2-for-5 with a double and a two-run homer in Friday's win over the Giants.He's now regained the Marlins' team lead in homers from Marcell Ozuna with 24, and Stanton's hitting .296/.367/.667 with three homers and six RBI through the first week in July. As long as he can stay healthy in the second half, the right fielder seems poised to deliver the kind of monster power performance that's been expected of him ever since he broke into the majors as a 20-year-old in 2010.
Jul 6 2017Stanton is not in the Marlins' lineup Thursday against the Cardinals, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.Fresh off launching a pair of home runs Wednesday, Stanton will take a seat for the matinee clash following a night game, and he should be back in the lineup Friday. Ichiro Suzuki gets the nod in right field and bats seventh.
Jul 6 2017Stanton went 3-for-4 with a walk, two home runs and four RBI in Wedensday's 9-6 win over the Cardinals.The blasts came on consecutive at-bats in the first and second innings, giving Stanton 23 homers on the year and his 22nd career multi-homer game. The 27-year-old looks more than ready to defend his Home Run Derby crown prior to next week's All-Star Game.
Jun 29 2017Stanton ripped his 21st homer as part of a 2-for-4 effort with a pair of runs in Wednesday's loss to the Mets.The RBI was No. 50 on the year for Stanton, and he's provided 50 runs to boot, putting him on pace for career highs in both of those categories as well as home runs. Although he whiffed twice in this one, Stanton has still cut his strikeout rate noticeably this season, leading to a bit of an uptick in batting average; of course, that'll never be a strength for him, but his current .274 mark is most welcome after he hit .240 last year.
Jun 25 2017Stanton went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Sunday's win over the Cubs.Fantasy owners will want to keep those fingers crossed because Stanton has now started 70 of 74 games. When healthy, he's established himself as an elite fantasy asset, and this year's 20 homers, 49 RBI, 47 runs and .274/.357/.551 slash line affirm it.
Jun 23 2017Stanton went 2-for-3 with a double and a solo homer Friday against the Cubs.Stanton's 19th blast of the year gave the Marlins all the only run they would need in a 2-0 victory over the Cubs. The veteran has stayed healthy all season, and he's rewarded fantasy owners with an excellent .549 slugging percentage.
Jun 20 2017Stanton went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a second run scored and a stolen base in Monday's win over the Nationals.The homer was his 18th of the year, but the steal was his first in over two years. Stanton's put together a productive month of June, slashing .283/.403/.550 with four homers, nine RBI and 17 runs in 17 games.
Jun 14 2017Stanton went 1-for-4 with a walk, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Tuesday's 8-1 win over the A's.It's safe to say Stanton's wrist is no longer bothering him. The 27-year-old now has 17 homers and 44 RBI on the year, putting him on pace to set new career highs in both categories if he can avoid his usual lengthy DL stint.
Jun 13 2017Stanton is playing right field and batting second in Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.As expected, Stanton is good to go for Tuesday's series opener against the A's after missing a couple games with a wrist injury. The 27-year-old slugger, who is slashing .286/.366/.564 with 16 homers and 42 RBI this season, will face youngster Jharel Cotton in his return to the lineup.
Jun 11 2017Stanton (wrist) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday against the Athletics and may be available to pinch-hit Sunday against the Pirates, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.This is great news for the Marlins and Stanton owners alike, as it sounds like the slugger's wrist injury will not cause him to miss extended time. The star left fielder will bring his 16 homers and 42 RBI back to the heart of the Marlins' lineup Tuesday.
Jun 11 2017Stanton (wrist) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.Stanton was lifted early from Saturday's contest after being struck on the wrist by a fastball in the first inning. X-rays came back negative but the team has opted to give the slugger a day of rest Sunday. The Marlins are off on Monday, so it remains possible that Stanton will be able to rejoin the lineup Tuesday against the A's. Ichiro Suzuki will cover right field in his stead.
Jun 10 2017Stanton (hand) exited Saturday's game in the first inning after being hit by a pitch on his right hand/forearm, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.Stanton seemed to be in pain, banging his helmet against the dugout railing as he left the field. The slugger was hit by a 95 mph fastball from Trevor Williams and was replaced by Ichiro Suzuki. More information on the injury will likely come in after the conclusion of the contest.
Jun 10 2017Stanton went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Friday's 12-7 win over the Pirates.The blast, his 16th of the season, went over the batter's eye in PNC Park and traveled an estimated 449 feet, Stanton's third-longest homer of 2017. The slugger has stayed off the DL so far and is on pace for one of the most productive campaigns of his career, but given that he's only played 150 game in a season once since 2011, his continued good health can't be taken for granted.
Jun 10 2017Stanton (wrist) exited Saturday's game with a right wrist contusion after being struck by a fastball in the first inning.Stanton underwent X-rays immediately following his exit from Saturday's game, which resulted in a negative test and an official listing of day-to-day by the club. Although the powerful outfielder clearly appeared to be in pain while leaving the affair, he could be back in the lineup for Sunday's series finale. Stanton will likely sit out and earn another day of rest with a scheduled off day coming for Miami on Monday.
Jun 2 2017Stanton went 2-for-3 with a double, a solo homer, a walk and three runs Friday against the Diamondbacks.Stanton ripped his 15th homer of the campaign to give the Marlins a lead in the fifth inning that they'd never relinquish. The slugger's stayed healthy for a full two months, and he's been an elite fantasy option with an exceptional .926 OPS.
Jun 2 2017Stanton was 1-for-4 with an RBI, but he struck out three times during the Marlins' 3-2 loss to the Diamondbacks on Monday.It appears Stanton is continuing his hot streak, evidenced by his production on a night the rest of the Miami offense was mostly absent. Since May 20, he is hitting .395 with three home runs and 10 RBI. Thursday also marked his return after sitting out Wednesday with hamstring cramping.
Jun 1 2017Stanton (hamstring) is playing right field and batting second Thursday against the Diamondbacks, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.As expected, Stanton is back in action after being held out of Wednesday's contest due to hamstring cramping. Stanton, who is slashing .284/.349/.557 with 14 homers this season, will face Zack Greinke in his return to the lineup.
May 31 2017Manager Don Mattingly said Wednesday that Stanton is dealing with cramping in his hamstring, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.Stanton is sitting Wednesday, but the decision to hold him out was described as "very precautionary." He is expected to return to the lineup for Thursday's series opener against the Diamondbacks. Barring a pinch-hit appearance, Stanton will finish May with a .299/.348/.579 slash line, seven homers and 21 RBI for the month.
May 31 2017Stanton went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Phillies.The opposite-field shot in the third inning, Stanton's 14th homer of the season, proved to be the winning runs in a 7-2 victory. It's his third homer in the last five games, and the slugger has been locked in with a .414/.452/.724 slash line over the last week.
May 31 2017Stanton is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.There has been nothing to suggest this is anything other than a rest day for the 27-year-old, with a day game on tap following a night game, and with the Marlins not having a scheduled day off until June 12. Stanton has raised his average more than 30 points since the calendar flipped to May, and he's added three homers in his last six games to bring his total to 14 on the year. His first 40-homer season seems well within reach, provided he stays healthy.
May 29 2017Stanton went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs during Sunday's win over the Angels.Stanton has hit second in each of the past five games and gone 10-for-24 during that stretch with two homers, four RBI and three runs. Other sluggers -- Kris Bryant and Jose Bautista -- have succeeded in the two-hole, and Stanton's fantasy value won't be significantly impacted if he remains there long term. For the season, he's up to a .280/.341/.545 slash line with 13 round trippers, 34 RBI and 26 runs.
May 29 2017Stanton went 1-for-2 with an RBI single and a walk in Monday's 4-1 win over the Phillies.The slugging outfielder's third-inning hit brought home Dee Gordon with the Marlins' second run of the night. He's now hit safely in eight of his last 10 games, banging out five multi-hit efforts over that span. Stanton also has eight RBI in his last eight contests and has driven in an impressive 19 runs overall in May.
May 27 2017Stanton went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's win over the Angels.The first-inning blast off Jesse Chavez traveled an estimated 460 feet and caromed off the batter's eye in straightaway center field, giving the Marlins slugger 12 homers on the year and his first since May 8. Stanton may not have been putting the ball over the fence but he has been hitting, compiling a .317/.359/.467 slash line in those 15 games.
May 21 2017Stanton went 3-for-5 with three doubles, a run scored and three RBI in Saturday's win over the Dodgers.The two-baggers came against three different pitchers over three consecutive at-bats, as Stanton helped lead a 10-run outburst by the Marlins offense. He's now hitting a solid .267/.339/.540 with 11 homers and 30 RBI in 42 games.
May 9 2017Stanton went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Cardinals.The homer, a blast to straightaway center field, was his 11th of the season and fourth in the last three games. The long balls tend to come in bunches for Stanton, so he could be a very appealing DFS option Tuesday against Adam Wainwright and his 1.2 HR/9 on the year.
May 7 2017Stanton finished 2-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI during Sunday's 7-0 win over the Mets.Stanton gave his club a lead it would never relinquish early on, belting a three-run homer to left field in the first inning and adding a solo shot in the third. The slugger had gone 11 games without a homer prior to Saturday, but he now has three in his last nine at-bats and could be on the verge of another power binge after a productive weekend series.
Apr 22 2017Stanton went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's loss to the Padres.Don't look now, but the big man has homered in consecutive games and three times in his last six starts, giving him five bombs on the season to go along with a very Stanton-esque .267/.348/.533 slash line. As long as he can stay healthy, expect to see his name among the league's home run leaders in short order.
Apr 19 2017Stanton went a perfect 3-for-3 with a solo homer and two walks in a 10-5 loss against the Mariners on Wednesday.It's amazing that the Marlins got blown out in a game that saw Stanton and Christian Yelich combine to get on base eight times, including two home runs. Stanton came in hitting just .226 with a .715 OPS, but that's the beauty of April -- this big game raised his average to .268 and his OPS to .854.
Apr 14 2017Stanton is not in the Marlins' lineup Friday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.Looks to be a simple day off for the slugger, allowing for Ichiro Suzuki to get the start in right field. Stanton is off to a solid start on the season, slashing .270/.349/.459 with two home runs through nine games.
Apr 12 2017Stanton went 2-for-3 with a walk and a pair of two-run home runs in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Braves.The long balls were his first of the season, but it was only a matter of time before Stanton began putting souvenirs in the seats. The right fielder is now slashing .290/.371/.517 through eight games, and given his track record Wednesday's outburst could be the beginning of a homer barrage.
Apr 9 2017Stanton went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts against Mets starter Noah Syndergaard in Sunday's 5-2 loss.Stanton is now 0-for-11 in his career against Thor. While hitting .280, Stanton is still searching for his first home run of the season. Injuries and high strikeout rates have held Stanton from reaching his true potential, but he remains one of the premier young power hitters in the game. Expect him to clear the fences sooner than later.
Mar 19 2017Stanton crushed a mammoth, game-winning two-run home run in the fourth inning of Team USA's 6-3 victory Saturday over the Dominican Republic.The homer not only put the USA through to the semi-finals of the WBC, it left Stanton's bat at an unfathomable 117.3 mph, the fourth-hardest hit home run since Statcast began tracking exit velocity in 2015. He's struggled to stay healthy throughout his big league career, playing more than 140 games only twice in six seasons as a full-time Marlin, but when he's in top form the 27-year-old possesses more raw power than anybody else in MLB.
Mar 7 2017Stanton went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, his first of the spring, in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.Giving new meaning to the term "walk-off homer", Stanton crushed a line drive down the left field line in his final at-bat of the day before leaving camp to join Team USA for the WBC. As is always the case with the 27-year-old slugger, Stanton's fantasy fantasy this season will depend on his ability to stay off the DL, not his prodigious power.
Feb 9 2017Stanton will play for Team USA at the WBC, The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.He'll join the Orioles' Adam Jones and the Pirates' Andrew McCutchen in the starting outfield for Team USA, while his Marlins teammates Christian Yelich and A.J. Ellis will also be on the bench for the squad. Stanton is coming off the worst season of his career, as various injuries limited him to 119 games with a career-low .240 batting average and .815 OPS, and his inability to stay off the DL has so far prevented the 27-year-old from becoming the fantasy superstar his elite power would suggest he could be.
Oct 2 2016Stanton is out of the lineup for the team's season finale against the Nationals on Sunday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.Stanton will sit out each of the Marlins' final three games after returning earlier than expected from a groin issue. There's no indication the injury has resurfaced but Destin Hood will man right field in his place.
Oct 1 2016Stanton is not in Saturday's lineup against the Nationals, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports.The Marlins will rest several regulars Saturday as they play out the string against the Nationals. Jeff Francoeur will start in right field and hit fifth Saturday. Stanton has now sat out two games in a row, and it would not come as a big surprise if he was also absent from Sunday's lineup as he is fairly banged up at this point in the season.
Sep 30 2016Stanton is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro.Stanton has just five hits in 10 games since rejoining the lineup Sept. 16, so manager Don Mattingly decided to hold him out Friday. Marcell Ozuna will cover right field in Stanton's place, and Derek Dietrich will replace Ozuna in left field.
Sep 22 2016Stanton is in the lineup Thursday against the Braves, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.Stanton sat out Wednesday, but will return to the lineup Thursday evening. Prior to sitting out Wednesday, Stanton had hit home runs in two consecutive games.
Sep 21 2016Stanton is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, according to Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald.Stanton homered in each of the Marlins' last two games, but he also started back-to-back days for the first time in over a month, so manager Don Mattingly decided to hold him out Wednesday. Stanton is presumably able to pinch hit, but he will open on the bench while Ichiro Suzuki gets the nod in right field.
Sep 20 2016Stanton went 1-for-2 with a walk and a home run in a 1-0 win over the Nationals on Tuesday.Stanton provided all the offense for the Marlins, as they managed just three hits all night off Tanner Roark and the Nationals. It's Stanton's second straight day with a home run, bringing his total to 27 on the season, which matches his total from last year, although that was in just 74 games.
Sep 20 2016Stanton will start in right field Tuesday for the second day in a row, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.Tuesday's start will be the third Stanton has made since returning to action Sept. 6, and will mark the first time he has been in the lineup back-to-back days since Aug. 12 and 13. He was taken out of Monday's game after walking in his third plate appearance, but he looked plenty healthy blasting a long home run earlier in the game.
Sep 19 2016Stanton went 1-for-2 with a walk and a huge solo homer in a 4-3 win over the Nationals on Monday.Staton's blast travelled roughly 466 feet to left field, and was his 26th of the year. It's been a rough 2016 campaign for Stanton, whose batting average plummeted to .244 this year, the lowest of his career. His .497 slugging percentage is also down significantly from the .606 mark he posted in 2015 where he hit 27 home runs in just 74 games.
Sep 19 2016Stanton is in the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.Stanton was limited to bench duty for two days after starting Friday for the first time since Aug. 13, but his presence in Monday's lineup indicates he was simply being rested and did not suffer any sort of setback with his groin injury. Stanton will man right field and hit fifth in the Marlins' batting order Monday night.
Sep 18 2016Stanton is out of the lineup Sunday against the Phillies, MLB.com reports.The Marlins haven't indicated that Stanton suffered any setbacks with his recent groin injury after returning to the starting lineup Friday, but with the team's playoff hopes fading by the wayside, there's little reason to push the outfielder after he returned from the injury earlier than anticipated. Stanton will likely make a few more starts over the final two weeks, but don't expect the Marlins to use him on an everyday basis. Derek Dietrich will make a start in the outfield Sunday while Stanton remains available off the bench as a pinch-hitting option.
Sep 17 2016Stanton is out of the lineup Saturday against the Phillies, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.Stanton made his much-anticipated return to the lineup Friday after being limited to pinch-hit duty for a week following his activation from the DL. The 26-year-old finished 0-for-2 but drew two walks and scored a run in the Marlins' series-opening loss. It seems he'll remain limited over the rest of the season as the groin issue continues to linger, but most will still want Stanton active even if he sits every other day or so.
Sep 16 2016Stanton (groin) is back in the lineup batting second and playing right field in Friday's game against the Phillies, Clark Spencer off the Miami Herald reports.When Stanton originally suffered the groin injury it looked as if he might be out for the season, but after making five pinch-hit appearances over the past week, he's finally ready to give it a go in the outfield. It remains to be seen if he's ready to play multiple days in a row, but with the Marlins hanging on for dear life in the Wild Card race, Stanton will try and give Miami whatever he has in the tank.
Sep 14 2016Stanton (groin) could rejoin the lineup as soon Friday against the Phillies.When the injury initially occurred, it was believed that Stanton could be done for the season. He's instead made a number of pinch-hit appearances over the past week and may be ready to return to the field soon. A recent 5-2 run has put the Marlins back on the fringe of playoff contention, and the return of their superstar slugger could give the team and fantasy owners the power push needed to close out the regular season. Expect more information on Stanton's status as Friday's series opener against Philadelphia approaches.
Sep 6 2016Stanton made a surprise return from a groin injury Tuesday night, delivering a pinch hit single in the fifth inning.It's encouraging to see Stanton back in action, especially as it appeared he would lose the rest of this season to injury. Marlins manager Don Mattingly told reporters Tuesday that Stanton would be limited to pinch-hitting until further notice, so he holds little fantasy value until he's back in the starting lineup.
Sep 6 2016Stanton (groin) was activated off the disabled list Tuesday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.This comes as a surprise to many, as Stanton said that he didn't expect to be ready to play until the last week of the season. Given the fact the slugger hasn't finished his full rehab yet, there's a good chance he'll only be used as a pinch hitter for the time being. However, if he stays healthy as the rest of the month plays out, he could be ready to rejoin the starting lineup by the end of the month like he initially stated. The full extent of his availability is unknown right now, but it should become clearer as the end of the season approaches.
Aug 28 2016Stanton (groin) could return to the Marlins for the last week of the season if his rehab goes "absolutely perfect," Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports.The news gives the Marlins a sliver of optimism that Stanton might be back to full health by the time the Marlins begin a potential playoff series, but for fantasy purposes, it's probably best for those in most single-season leagues to cut bait with the slugger in exchange for a healthier player. Since Stanton has yet to resume baseball activities, we're still likely a week or more away from learning if the 26-year-old will even have a shot at meeting a best-case scenario for his return timetable.
Aug 21 2016Stanton (groin) believes he will return for the last week of the regular season, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.Stanton's Grade 3 strain carries with it a six-week minimum for recovery, which would put the slugger in line to rejoin the club for the last week should he meet that timetable. While a return in the final week wouldn't make up for his missed time up to that point, it could push fantasy owners over the top come championship week.
Aug 14 2016Stanton (groin) will miss the remainder of the 2016 season, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports.Stanton tweaked his groin following an at-bat Saturday night, and the news began to look ominous when it was announced he would end up on the DL early Sunday morning. The team sent him for an MRI, and the results concluded a worse-case scenario: a grade 3 straing that carries a six-week timetable and likely ends his season. The Marlins may eventually look for a replacement to fill the huge void left by Stanton's bat, but in the short term, Ichiro Suzuki will take over in right field. It's a devastating blow for a Miami squad that was just a half-game behind in the NL Wild Card standings entering Sunday's play.
Aug 14 2016Stanton is set to undergo an MRI on his groin injury, Craig Davis of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.Stanton tweaked his groin in Saturday evening's matchup, and the ailment landed him on the disabled list Sunday morning. Now, it appears the team will send him for an MRI so they know exactly what they're dealing with. Miami is in the heat of a Wild Card race, so getting a clear timetable for the slugger is a high priority. With Stanton on the shelf, look for Ichiro Suzuki to make steady starts in right field.
Aug 14 2016Updating a previous report, Stanton (groin) is headed for the 15-day DL, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports.Stanton was reported as a candidate for the disabled list earlier Sunday morning, and the recent update by Frisaro essentially confirms those intentions. Furthermore, Andy Slater of 940 AM Miami backs up the story as well. It's an incredibly tough break for the Marlins, who currently sit a half-game back in the NL Wild Card standings. Fantasy owners will also loss an asset that has posted a .937 OPS since July 1.
Aug 14 2016Stanton sustained a groin injury in Saturday's game against the White Sox and is expected to be placed on the 15-day DL, ESPN.com's Buster Olney reports.After singling with two outs in the bottom of the ninth Saturday, Stanton tweaked his groin when he was thrown out at second base while attempting to stretch the hit into a double, ending the game. The Marlins evaluated him after the contest, and it appears the outfielder's injury is more significant than anticipated. Stanton's expected loss is a huge blow for the Marlins, who remain in the mix for a wild-card spot, so the team will just have to hope that he doesn't miss much more than the minimum 15 days. While Stanton remains out, Ichiro Suzuki should slide into an everyday role in the outfield.
Aug 12 2016Stanton (hip) is back in the lineup Friday against the White Sox.A bout of hip soreness forced Stanton from Tuesday's game and kept him on the bench Wednesday, but it seems the rest provided by Thursday's team off day did the trick. He will man right field and bat cleanup against lefty Carlos Rodon. Stanton has a full 200-point lefty/righty OPS split this season, with his mark against southpaws coming in at .977 (.777 OPS vs. RHP).
Aug 9 2016Stanton will be held out of Wednesday's lineup due to hip soreness, but the injury is not considered serious, the Miami Herald's Clark Spencer reports.He went 1-for-2 with a RBI double and a walk Tuesday before being replaced by a pinch hitter, so something likely happened with his hip during Tuesday's game. Derek Dietrich and Ichiro Suzuki are options to replace Stanton in the lineup Wednesday. The Marlins are off Thursday, which will provide Stanton with an extra day of rest. He should be considered day-to-day in advance of this weekend's series against the White Sox.
Aug 7 2016Stanton launched a 508-foot solo home run in Saturday's loss to the Rockies.The blast was Stanton's 23rd on the year and notably the longest home run in Coors Field history. Overall, however, Stanton continues to limp along this season while batting a disappointing .242/.329/.490 over 359 at-bats. He's hit just three home runs in 21 games since the All-Star break.
Jul 27 2016Stanton went 2-for-5 with a home run in Wednesday's 11-1 victory over the Phillies.The surging outfielder's two-run homer traveled 430 feet in the first inning, giving Stanton 22 bombs and 59 RBI on the season. After a horrendous start to his 2016 campaign, Stanton has righted the ship and is back on pace to hit 35-plus longballs and challenge 100 RBI. Stanton was hitting a pathetic .193 as of June 15, but has since raised his average more than 50 points while ripping off nine home runs and 28 RBI during the resurgence.
Jul 23 2016Stanton went 4-for-5 with a homer and three RBI in a victory over the Mets on Saturday.The big right-hander had just one hit in his previous 13 at-bats, so it was nice to see him break out again. This was his first home run since winning the Home Run Derby. Stanton is hitting .241 with 21 homers, 55 RBI and 44 runs in 311 at-bats.
Jul 21 2016Stanton is not in the lineup Thursday against Philadelphia, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.Stanton will get his first game off since the All-Star break as Ichiro Suzuki takes his place in right and bats leadoff. Stanton is 0-for-9 in his last two games but has collected two multi-hit games and three doubles since the start of the second half.
Jul 16 2016Stanton doubled, walked, scored one run and drove in one RBI as part of a 2-for-3 effort Friday against the Cardinals.Stanton had a strong finish to an otherwise forgettable first half, carrying a seven game hitting streak into the break and then mashing his way to a Home Run Derby crown. He picked up right where he left off before All-Star festivities as Stanton continues to push his .238/.335/.500 slash line back to respectability. THe lumbering outfielder has slugged five home runs over what is now an eight game hit-streak and is up to 41 runs scored and 51 RBI on the year.
Jul 11 2016Stanton went 1-for-4 with a walk and a two-run shot, his 20th home run of the season, in Sunday's win over the Reds.His bat has suddenly come alive heading into the All-Star break, and Stanton now has a seven-game hitting streak going that includes five homers and 10 RBI. Don't be surprised if he steals the show during the Home Run Derby.
Jul 6 2016Stanton went 2-for-3 with two solo homers in a loss to the Mets on Wednesday.The Marlins slugger accounted for both of Miami's runs in the 4-2 loss. In the last two days, he's been absolutely on fire, going 5-for-7 with four homers, seven RBI and four runs. Stanton has 19 bombs this season, including seven since missing time at the end of May.
Jul 5 2016Stanton went 3-for-4 with two home runs, his 16th and 17th of the year, and five RBI Tuesday against the Mets.The slugger matched his career high for RBI in a game to lift the Marlins to a much-needed with against their divisional foe. Stanton is certainly showing signs of progress after a horrid start to 2016, but that improvement still isn't coming as quickly as owners want. Despite recording hits in eight of his last 12 games, the outfielder's average has only risen 10 points, and still sits at a putrid .226 through 265 at-bats. However, Tuesday did mark his first multi-homer game of the season and compensated slightly for his .091 (2-for-22 ) average in the six previous games against the Mets this year.
Jul 2 2016Stanton is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Braves.Ichiro Suzuki will take over in right field Saturday while Stanton gets the day off against a right-hander. Stanton went 1-for-6 with a strikeout in Friday's contest, dropping his average down to .219 on the season.
Jun 26 2016Stanton went 2-for-3 with a double, three RBI, two runs and a walk in Saturday's 9-6 victory over the Cubs.Don't look now, but the Marlins slugger is finally showing some signs of life. He's recorded multi-hit efforts in five of his last eight games, and has a pair of homers and eight RBI over that span as well. Considering he was hitting .192 as recently as June 12, even Stanton's current .219/.319/.443 line is cause of optimism.
Jun 23 2016Stanton went 2-for-4 with a homer, two RBI and two runs Thursday against the Cubs.He's been hot for nearly a week now, ripping off two homers among 10 hits in 25 at-bats (.400) over a six-game span. Looking at the stats right now, his has been a disastrous season for Stanton, but a productive end to June and then a big second half will make everyone forget about his early struggles. If anyone can be counted on to do just that, it's the Marlins' slugging right fielder.
Jun 22 2016Stanton is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Braves.Stanton struggles at the plate continued as he struck out twice and had zero hits in five at-bats during Tuesday's loss to the Braves. Ichiro Suzuki will start in right field instead and lead off in order to get more lefties in the lineup to face right-hander John Gant.
Jun 20 2016Stanton went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Rockies.All eight runs scored in this one were on solo homers, and Stanton got his out of the way early after going back-to-back with Marcell Ozuna in the first inning. The Marlins had to be relieved to see their young slugger go yard again, as he hadn't done so since May 24. Hopefully he'll start producing again with that monkey off his back.
Jun 18 2016Stanton went 2-for-3 with a pair of RBI during Friday's win over the Rockies.It's rare that a pair of base hits qualifies as a newsworthy effort from Stanton, but it was just his second multi-hit game since May 13. He's driven in just five runs during the month of June but did manage to get his average back up to the Mendoza line. The struggling slugger is batting .200/.309/.420 over 200 at-bats this season.
Jun 15 2016Stanton is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.Manager Don Mattingly will give Ichiro Suzuki the nod in right field Tuesday in place of Stanton, who has been mired in one of the worst slumps of his career. Stanton went 1-for-3 with a double in his return to the lineup Tuesday, but he also had had a strikeout, marking 12 consecutive games with a K for him. His next chance to return to the lineup will come Friday against the Rockies.
Jun 14 2016Stanton is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres.The slumping Stanton got the night off Monday in the midst of a 4-for-39 stretch over the last two days week. The 26-year-old is scuffling mightily on the year and he has been unable to go on one of his signature hot streaks thus far in 2016. Still, he's too talented to be mired in a slump for too much longer, so a return to form could be around the corner. He'll bat fifth in the order Tuesday against lefty Drew Pomeranz.
Jun 13 2016Stanton is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against San Diego.Ichiro will play right field for the Marlins on Monday night, while Stanton is on the bench against Padres right-hander Colin Rea. No reason has been given for Stanton's absence at this time.
Jun 8 2016Stanton went 0-for-5 with one RBI in his return to the lineup during Tuesday's loss to the Twins.The slugger's struggles continue as his season line has dropped to a pedestrian .197/.310/.439 through 48 games. The power numbers are passable (12 homers and 28 RBI over 173 at-bats), but it is difficult to characterize Stanton's first two months as anything more than a disappointment. Of course, we've seen him break out of similar slumps in the past with unparalleled hot-stretches so owners simply need to stay patient and let the perennial all-star figure things out at the dish. Cutting down on his current 34.5% strikeout rate, which easily represents the worst rate of his career, would be a great place to start.
Jun 7 2016Stanton is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.After getting the day off for Sunday's series finale against the Mets, Stanton will return to the lineup for Tuesday's tilt in Minnesota. Stanton has faced some difficult struggles at the plate over the last month, slashing .118/.230/.263 with 37 strikeouts in that span, but he'll have an opportunity to break out of that slump when he faces left-hander Pat Dean on Tuesday. Despite his struggles, Stanton is still slashing a more-than-respectable .267/.389/.567 against southpaws on the year.
Jun 5 2016Stanton is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mets.Since returning to action Wednesday, Stanton has made four straight starts in right field, but has gone a miserable 1-for-14 over that span, striking out seven times. He'll get the day off Sunday to catch a breather and hopefully right the ship, while Ichiro Suzuki will get the starting nod in right.
Jun 3 2016Stanton continues to look lost at the plate, going 0-for-4 with three more strikeouts in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Mets.The 26-year-old's nightmarish season continues, with the trio of whiffs he suffered Friday bringing his season total to an astounding 67 in just 164 at-bats. Stanton's strikeout rate is now the highest it's ever been in his nine-plus professional seasons, save for a 35-plate appearance stint in Single-A ball in 2007. While he has managed to keep his power at respectable levels, that aspect of his game has suffered a downturn in recent weeks as well. After recording eight homers in April, Stanton has just four roundtrippers since that point, and just two in his last 42 at-bats.
Jun 2 2016Stanton went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI, two walks and a strikeout against Pittsburgh on Thursday.Stanton has been a huge fantasy disappointment this season, but the fact that he's hitting, getting on base and producing runs could indicate he might be leaving his slump behind. His average is still a paltry .213, but he's hit safely in four of the past five games. All the signs indicate he's on the right track.
Jun 2 2016Stanton is in the lineup and batting fourth for Thursday's game against the Pirates, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.The original Marlins' lineup had Cole Gillespie starting in right field for Stanton, but it has been updated and now features the Marlins' superstar in his usual cleanup spot.
Jun 1 2016Stanton went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and a walk against Pittsburgh on Wednesday.Stanton missed the last seven games with a side injury, but the time off the lineup didn't help him to overcome his struggles. The slugger saw his average decrease to .210, and he hasn't had a multi-hit game since May 13. Stanton has been pretty inconsistent this year, and if he doesn't hit then his fantasy value is pretty limited.
Jun 1 2016Stanton is back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.Stanton had missed the previous seven games with a side injury, but appears to finally be healthy to the relief of many fantasy owners. Stanton will now focus on improving his .214 average and try to get back in a groove offensively.
May 31 2016Stanton (side) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Pirates, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.Stanton will miss a seventh consecutive game as he continues to nurse some discomfort in his side. The Marlins believe he's close to a return, however, with reports surfacing earlier in the week suggesting Stanton would likely be back sometime during the team's current series. Miami faces Pittsburgh on Wednesday and Thursday before beginning a three-game set with the Mets on Friday night.
May 30 2016Stanton (side) remains out of the lineup Monday against the Pirates, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports.Stanton will effectively miss his sixth straight contest, as Cole Gillespie will be called upon to man right field in his stead. Although Stanton was able to take batting practice Sunday and expects to be available during this series, his return appears unlikely to happen Monday afternoon.
May 30 2016Stanton (side) expects to return to the Marlins' lineup during the team's upcoming series with the Pirates, MLB.com reports.He once again got in some batting practice prior to Sunday's game while adding some drills on the field, and appears to be on the verge of returning to the lineup. Meanwhile, some further details of the injury have emerged as Stanton indicated he initially got hurt in a collision with Marcel Ozuna on May 15 and aggravated the injury making a throw Tuesday against the Rays. Stanton will return with a .214/.326/.481 line with 12 home runs and 26 RBI through 43 games.
May 29 2016Stanton (side), who is out of Sunday's lineup, plans to take batting practice prior to the game, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports.If everything goes well for Stanton, the hope is that he'll be able to return to action during the upcoming four-game series against the Pirates. Stanton is currently scheduled to miss his fifth straight game Sunday, but seems to be trending in the right direction. Fantasy owners may stand to benefit by checking out the Marlins lineup Monday before make a decision on Stanton for the upcoming lineup period.
May 29 2016Stanton (side) is out of the lineup for the fifth straight game Sunday against the Braves, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports.Stanton continues to deal with discomfort in his side, proving this can often be a nagging injury, especially for hitters with that type of bat speed. Ichiro Suzuki will get another start at right field in his stead -- his fourth in the last five games. Considering Stanton hasn't even been able to pinch hit during his absence, he should be thought of as questionable, at best, for Monday's series opener against the Pirates.
May 28 2016Stanton (side) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Braves, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.Stanton continues to deal with discomfort in his side, and Saturday will mark his fourth consecutive absence. The outfielder took 15 swings off of a tee Friday and did some soft toss in the batting cage, but he remains without a definitive timetable to return to game action. Consider Stanton, who's struggled out to a slow start, day-to-day until the Marlins say otherwise.
May 28 2016Stanton (side) did some work in the batting cage prior to Friday's game against the Braves, MLB.com reports.Stanton took 15 swings off a tee and did some soft-toss work in the batting cage prior to the series opener in Atlanta, but remains without a definitive timeline for a return. He's batting just .214/.326/.481 on the season with 12 home runs and 26 RBI in 43 games.
May 27 2016Stanton (side) is not in Friday's lineup against the Braves, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.Stanton will miss his third straight game on Friday after sitting out Wednesday's contest against the Rays and then being held out of the lineup Thursday. Manager Don Mattingly said he had "a little soreness" on his right side and with Stanton's line of .173/.287/.373 in May, this rib soreness could contribute to his slump. Stanton's status for Saturday's game is uncertain, and the Marlins will start Cole Gillespie in right field Friday.
May 26 2016Stanton (side) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Rays, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.Stanton was held out of Wednesday's game with what manager Don Mattingly called "a little soreness" on his right side, and the issue is apparently still persisting. The outfielder should continue to be considered day-to-day, and the Marlins will go with Cole Gillespie in right field Thursday.
May 25 2016Manager Don Mattingly said Wednesday that Stanton "has a little soreness" on his right side, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.Mattingly's announcement gives a bit more context as to why Stanton was left out of the lineup for Wednesday's meeting with the Rays. The slugger hasn't looked like himself at the plate this month, slashing a mere .173/.287/.373 with four home runs and seven RBI compared to the eight home runs and 19 RBI he racked up in April. According to Craig Davis of the Sun Sentinel, Mattingly believes Stanton's rib soreness is minor and the hope is that he won't be sidelined long. Still, Stanton's status heading into Thursday's series finale is uncertain.
May 25 2016Stanton is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.Stanton hasn't gotten a day off since April 29, and considering the slumping slugger's .140/.246/.280 slash line over the past two weeks, the Marlins decided it was a good time to get him some rest. Ichiro Suzuki will take over in right field in his stead Wednesday.
May 19 2016Stanton struck out in all four of his plate at-bats during Wednesday's loss to the Phillies, wrapping a hitless three-game set with the division rivals.It's been quite the streaky start to the season for Stanton, who is batting just .098/.196/.195 in his last 12 games (41 at-bats). In the 11 games prior, he belted seven home runs while slashing .395/.531/.1.026. The power production is as expected overall, but with a meager .221 average and .335 OBP, the slugger has been more of an all-or-nothing proposition in 2016.
May 8 2016Stanton is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Phillies, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports.Stanton will be rested for just the third time this season, giving way to Ichiro Suzuki in right field, who will also lead off the contest. Stanton is currently on pace for a career-best .984 OPS, and sits at third in the National League with 10 home runs. After going without a base knock Saturday to snap a three-game hitting streak, he'll get a regular maintenance day, though look for the slugger to be available off the bench in a pinch-hit situation.
May 7 2016Stanton launched a mammoth 475-foot home run, his 10th of the season, to lead his team to a 6-4 win against the Phillies on Friday.Stanton's blast in the bottom of the eighth gave the Marlins a two-run lead and helped secure their eleventh win in the last twelve games. Stanton has simply been the best hitter in baseball over that stretch, cranking seven home runs while posting an absurd .395/.531/1.026 line. For the season, he's now slashing .274/.391/.632 with 10 home runs and 24 RBI. As Giancarlo goes, so go the Marlins.
May 4 2016Stanton went 2-for-3 with a double, a homer, a walk, two RBI and two runs against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.After seeing his eight-game hitting streak end the day before, Stanton got right back to work on rebuilding the ol' batting average. He's now smashed six homers in his last nine games, reminding anyone with short-term memory issues about his status as one of the game's top power hitters.
Apr 30 2016Stanton went 1-for-4, hitting his second home run in two games against the Brewers this weekend.The projected distance on the mammoth home run was 460 feet.
Apr 29 2016Stanton is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Brewers.Ichiro Suzuki will take over in right field for Stanton and bat leadoff Friday with manager Don Mattingly giving his star slugger the night off. Friday is believed to just be a routine day off for Stanton, so he figures to rejoin the lineup Saturday in Milwaukee.
Apr 26 2016Stanton hit his sixth home run, a three-run shot in Tuesday's win over the Dodgers.Stanton now has three home runs in three days, and this one may have been the sweetest, a three-run blast off Clayton Kershaw that proved to be a game-winner. Stanton's latest stretch shows that a slow start for power hitters is often nothing to worry about -- in the past three days he has increased his slugging percentage from .368 all the way to .536.
Apr 25 2016Stanton went 2-for-3 with a double, a homer, a walk, and a pair of RBI in Monday's 3-2 win over the Dodgers.Stanton followed his solo blast in the fourth with an RBI double the next inning, accounting for two of Miami's three runs. The 26-year-old slugger has gone yard in consecutive contests, and is up to five dingers in 17 games. What separates Stanton from most of the other guys off to fast starts in the home run department is that he actually possesses the power to sustain this pace over a full season, health permitting.
Apr 22 2016Stanton is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants.After getting his first day off of the season Thursday, Stanton will get back into the order at the cleanup spot for the Marlins' series opener in San Francisco. Stanton had been slumping a bit by his standards leading into his day off, batting .217 over the last week. He'll be facing San Francisco right-hander Jeff Samardzija.
Apr 21 2016Stanton is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.Stanton has yet to really get anything going with the bat, so manager Don Mattingly decided to give him his first day off of the season Thursday in hopes of providing a spark. Ichiro Suzuki will get the start in right field Thursday in Stanton's place.
Apr 18 2016Stanton went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored on Monday against the Nationals.Stanton is off to a slow start this year, hitting just .238 early on. Although the slugger has three home runs in 42 at-bats, he has no other extra-base hits thus far. Stanton is a career .269 hitter and has prodigious power. His bat should pick up sooner rather than later.
Apr 12 2016Stanton popped a two-run home run off of Mets' starter Steven Matz as the Marlins cruised to a 10-3 victory Monday.Stanton's two-run homer sent Matz to the showers before he could even get out of the second inning, capping a seven-run frame for the Marlins. It was Giancarlo's second home run of the season and he also added a walk and a run scored on the night. Slashing .286/.333/.571 through the season first five games, Staton is primed for another monster year batting out of the cleanup spot in Miami.
Apr 6 2016Stanton slugged a two-run home run in Tuesday's extra-innings loss to the Tigers.He also drew a walk over five plate appearances in the Marlins' season opener. Stanton gave the team a shot in the arm Tuesday and they eventually tied things up before losing the game in extras. Stanton showed no signs of rust despite missing the final 88 games of the 2015 season and remains a constant threat to leave the yard.
Mar 13 2016Stanton (knee) is serving as the Marlins' DH for their Grapefruit League game Sunday against the Mets, Craig Davis of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.The Marlins had shelved Stanton due to a sore knee over the past few days, but after upping his activity of late, it looks like he's back at close to full strength. He'll be eased back into action by only hitting in Sunday's game, but look for him to return to his usual duties in the outfield before long.
Mar 10 2016Stanton (knee) is on track to start for the Marlins on Sunday, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports.Stanton has been held out of action since early this week due to a knee ailment, but was able to take some swings and return to light running by Tuesday. If all goes according to planned, Miami should have their most formidable power threat available for spring action before the weekend comes to pass. Fortunately, this doesn't appear to be an issue that poses a risk of lingering into the regular season.
Mar 8 2016Stanton (knee) hit in a cage Tuesday and also did some light running, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports.Stanton was held out of Monday's spring game and could miss a few more contests, but he's merely considered day-to-day due to soreness in his knee. More important, there haven't been any reported issues with the left wrist that didn't recover from surgery as quickly as expected last season. Now more than eighth months removed from the procedure, Stanton has been swinging a bat without any pain since at least November or December.
Mar 7 2016Stanton (knee) will not play in Monday's spring game due to a sore right knee, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports.Details regarding Stanton's setback are slim, but it appears the Marlins simply want to prevent him from traveling for Monday's exhibition contest. Stanton should be considered day-to-day until he returns to the field, but at this point it does not seem this injury will threaten his status for Opening Day.
Dec 8 2015Stanton (broken hamate bone) has begun swinging pain-free and is expected to be healthy heading into spring training, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.According to the report, Stanton has begun to "rev up" his hitting program, which is taking place in California. Marlins president of baseball operations Michael Hill seemed optimistic regarding Stanton's health saying, "He took 60 swings off the tee, which is just part of the first step in his offseason hitting program" adding, "he said he felt great." Amidst a tumultuous offseason, the Marlins are in desperate need of some good news and the slugger's health sure seems to qualify as such. However, considering Stanton has played in more than 123 games just twice in six major league seasons, fantasy players fixated on his first-round upside should proceed with caution.
Sep 29 2015Stanton (hand) was officially ruled out for the season by manager Dan Jennings on Tuesday, the Miami Herald reports.It's been obvious for some time that Stanton would not make it back to game action after his rehab from a surgery to remove a broken hamate bone progressed more slowly than expected. Stanton was noted to have an abnormal amount of scar tissue in his left wrist and struggled to regain strength in the hand while taking batting practice over the last several weeks. He'll now have a full offseason to let the wrist heal and get back to full strength. The slugger's 2015 season ends with a beastly .265/.346/.606 triple slash with 27 home runs and 67 RBI over just 318 plate appearances (74 games). Still just 25 years old, Stanton's first-round upside will remain intact in 2016, but it's troubling that he's played more than 123 games just twice in his six major league seasons.
Sep 18 2015Stanton (hand) has put his rehab on hold due to an "abnormal amount" of scar tissue in the area where his hamate bone was removed, the Miami Herald reports.Stanton took batting practice earlier in the week and visited with a hand specialist after he continued to have trouble with the strength of the wrist. The scar tissue could reportedly impact his siwng for the entirety of the offseason, so despite Stanton's optimism, he is extremely unlikely to return before the close of the season. For now, his 2016 prospects are not in jeopardy, but it will be important to track Stanton's rehab as we move into the winter.
Sep 15 2015Stanton (wrist) still has no specific timetable to return to action this season, the Associated Press reports.He visited a hand specialist for another opinion on his broken left wrist this week, but the Marlins have yet to release a plan for Stanton's return to game action. He took batting practice on the field Monday, but should be considered out indefinitely.
Sep 6 2015Stanton (wrist) was limited to dry swings Sunday, Harvey Fialkov of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.Stanton indicated that he's still struggling to regain full strength with his pinky and ring fingers, which could delay a potential rehab assignment until later this week. It still seems likely that Stanton will be able to reenter the Miami lineup before the season ends, but those who have been stashing him may not get as many at-bats out of him the rest of the way as expected.
Sep 2 2015Stanton (wrist) will swing a bat Wednesday to test his hand, and could play in a rehab game with High-A Jupiter if all goes well, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.Stanton was initially aiming to rejoin the Marlins on Friday, but the most recent reports indicate that's doubtful. However, the fact that he could play in a rehab game Wednesday is a good sign, and likely places him on the cusp of rejoining the Marlins.
Sep 1 2015Stanton (wrist) now appears doubtful to return Friday after he said Tuesday that he feels OK but "not 100 percent," Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.The Marlins have every reason to be cautious with their $325-million man, and with the outfielder still dealing with lingering effects from the broken left wrist, it's looking unlikely he'll be back for Friday's opener against the Mets. A weekend return for Stanton has not been ruled out, but he'll need to give the thumbs up and get the green light from the training staff before being activated.
Aug 30 2015Stanton (wrist) is scheduled to begin a rehab stint at High-A Jupiter on Tuesday, with the aim of rejoining the Marlins for Friday's game against the Mets, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.There is some concern that High-A Jupiter's game on Tuesday will be rained out, though a postponement wouldn't necessarily affect Stanton's timeline. The Marlins obviously don't have a ton of incentive to rush their superstar back, but it's worth noting that his injury, a broken hamate bone, is a tough one for batters to bounce back from. It thus won't be surprising if he takes some time to get going once he returns.
Aug 25 2015Stanton (wrist) is currently planning to return to the Marlins in roughly a week-and-a-half, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.Last week, Stanton stated that he hoped to be back before the end of the month, but it now looks as though he'll push that timetable back a few days. He's still experiencing some minor discomfort in the wrist, so the Marlins certainly won't bring him back until he's 100 percent healthy.
Aug 20 2015Stanton (wrist) still has some minor discomfort, but hopes to rejoin the Marlins before Sept. 1, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.Stanton's wrist injury has held him out since late June, pushing him past his initial 4-6 week timetable. The club hasn't rushed his return, especially since the Marlins are out of the playoff chase, so it seems probable the slugger will be at 100 percent when he does rejoin the lineup.
Aug 12 2015Stanton has progressed to hitting in a cage, but is not yet cleared to face live pitching, the Miami Herald reports.The sluggers' rehab is progressing more slowly than anticipated, but the team is not overly alarmed has no reason to rush their star. Stanton has already missed more than the expected six weeks after surgery to remove a broken hamate bone in his left hand so its difficult to project a return at this time. Once his hand is back to full strength, Stanton will progress to batting practice and a rehab stint before returning to the club.
Aug 2 2015Stanton continues to experience soreness while hitting off a tee and acknowledged that his rehab process is progressing more slowly than anticipated, the Miami Herald reports. He is now considered unlikely to return within the initial 4-to-6 week window that was laid out following wrist surgery.The Marlins do not seem overly concerned that the slugger is taking a bit longer that anticipated to feel comfortable swinging and will continue to take things slowly with their star. "He's still building some strength in the wrist. It's not there yet," said manager Dan Jennings of his injured outfielder. Once Stanton is ready to progress to taking soft toss, batting practice will follow soon after. The slugger underwent surgery to address a broken left hamate bone five weeks ago Sunday and was initially expected back in early August. Despite the less-than-positive report, a mid-August return is still possible for Stanton.
Jul 23 2015Stanton (wrist) will begin to hit off a tee this weekend or early next week, MLB.com reported Wednesday.Stanton, who is recovering from surgery to remove the hamate bone in his left wrist, began taking dry swings recently and will progress to his next phase of rehab soon. He should be back with the Marlins in early August.
Jul 10 2015Stanton (wrist) is still feeling pain in his surgically repaired wrist but remains on track to be back with the club within the initial 4-6 week timeline, the Miami Herald reports.Stanton does not have his full range of motion back and is unable to make a fist with his left hand, but he is less than two weeks removed from surgery and there is little cause for concern. The slugger is targeting an early-August return.
Jun 27 2015Stanton was placed on the 15-day DL on Saturday with a left wrist hamate fracture, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.The major league leader in home runs is expected to be down for 4-to-6 weeks as a result of the injury. His placement on the DL comes on the heels of a five-game losing streak that has dropped Miami to 30-45. Stanton was replaced on the active roster by Cole Gillespie, though Ichiro Suzuki figures to be the main beneficiary in terms of playing time.
Jun 27 2015Stanton (hand) will be out 4-6 weeks, per Tim Kurkjian of ESPN.Stanton can now expect a return in early-to-mid August. Without him, the Marlins are going to need to find another outfielder to fill in, unless they want to try rolling with just three true outfielders. Overall, a rough day for an injury-stricken Miami team and the prospects of an entertaining home run derby.
Jun 27 2015Stanton has a broken bone in his hand, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports.If this report is indeed true, it's a disaster for both the player leading the league in home runs and the team that he was keeping afloat. The exact timetable for his return is unknown, but power could be a concern when he does come back. For now, Ichiro Suzuki will take over in right field as we wait to find out how severe the injury is.
Jun 27 2015Stanton has a broken bone in his hand, per Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports through sources.If this report is indeed true, it's a disaster for both the player leading the league in home runs and the team that he was keeping afloat. The exact timetable for his return is unknown, but power could be a concern when he does come back considering how dependent bat speed can be on the hands and wrists to make millisecond adjustments to pitches. For now, Ichiro Suzuki will take over in right field as we wait to find out how severe this is.
Jun 26 2015Stanton will undergo an X-ray on his left hand, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.He seemed to be favoring the hand after a ninth-inning strikeout, his third strikeout of the game (all swinging). Consider Stanton day-to-day and questionable to start Saturday until the results of the X-ray are released.
Jun 25 2015Stanton went 3-for-4 and drilled his 27th home run Wednesday against the Cardinals.Another day, another dinger. Stanton has now homered in back-to-back games and hit three long balls in his past six contests. He's hit 15 home runs in the past 30 days and pushed his season line to a monstrous .268/.348/.618 with 27 home runs and 67 RBI over 72 games, both league-leading totals.
Jun 24 2015Stanton was at it again Tuesday, socking a two-run home run, his 26th of the season, in a loss to the Cardinals.Stanton's first inning bomb put the Marlins on their way to an early lead, but Carlos Martinez settled in soon after and the Miami offense was shut down over the remainder of the game. After a 1-for-3 night in which Stanton also drew a walk, his season line sits at .261/.343/.604 with 46 runs and a major league leading 66 RBI to go along with those 26 homers -- also tops in the majors.
Jun 18 2015Stanton went 2-for-4 with his 25th homer of the season Thursday against the Yankees.He's played in 67 games, and yet Stanton already has a whole season's worth of homers for most players. He's on pace to clear 50, easily, and is averaging very nearly an RBI a game. Strikeouts are the main weakness for Stanton, but he's even been cutting those lately, having whiffed just twice while walking three times in the last seven games.
Jun 16 2015Stanton hit his 24th home run as part of a 2-for-4 game in Tuesday's blowout win over the Yankees.Stanton is on a power tear, with six home runs in his past 10 games. He maintained his two-homer lead over Bryce Harper for the league lead. Stanton also didn't strike out in any of his four at-bats and lowered his strikeout rate to 29.8 percent. He has gone five straight games without a strikeout, his first such streak all season.
Jun 14 2015Stanton powered the Marlins' offense in Saturday's win over the Rockies, smacking his 23rd homer of the season and adding four RBI.Stanton reached base in three of his four plate appearances, boosting both his batting average and on-base percentage for the fourth consecutive game. His average is now sitting at a much more palatable .260, and after combining that with his league-leading homer total and 59 RBI, Stanton can safely be considered among the most valuable fantasy outfielders.
Jun 12 2015Stanton went 2-for-5 with a homer and four RBI against the Rockies on Thursday.Stanton, who leads the majors in homers (22) and RBI (55), hit his second homer of the year with more than one runner on base. He batted cleanup for the second straight game after previously hitting third this season. In 35 career games against Colorado, Stanton has 13 homers and 41 RBI.
Jun 9 2015Stanton went 2-for-3 with two home runs and a walk in Tuesday's loss to Toronto.Stanton's hot streak continues as he is 10 for his last 27 with six home runs and three doubles. After dipping to .228 on May 31, his batting average has steadily increased to .245 to go along with his Major League leading 21 home runs and 51 RBI.
Jun 8 2015Stanton hit his 19th home run, scored two runs and picked up two RBI in a losing effort Tuesday against Toronto.Stanton's home run ties him with Bryce Harper for the major league lead, and his 49 RBIs puts him alone atop that leaderboard. Alas, Stanton's .240 batting average (fueled by a brutal 32.5 percent strikeout rate) rules out any chance at a Triple Crown run.
Jun 6 2015Stanton went 2-for-5 and bashed his 18th home run of the season Friday in a win over the Rockies.Stanton has three home runs in his last three games. His batting average has been a bit disappointing, but the power numbers have certainly been there. He's slashing .235/.326/.544 over 54 games with 47 RBI.
Jun 4 2015Stanton went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's win over the Cubs.Stanton is batting an even .200 (22-for-110) over the past 30 days, dropping his average to a disappointing .231 with a .325 OBP this season. Of course, he also boasts a .533 slugging percentage with 17 home runs and 46 RBI through 53 games as he continues to deliver massive power totals. A lowly .264 BABIP (compared to .329 for his career) deserves some of the blame for his batting average struggles, so it's difficult to be concerned about the slugger moving forward. Expect that average to rise quickly as more of his balls in play fall in.
May 30 2015Stanton went 2-for-4 Saturday with a walk and two solo home runs, boosting his total to 15 on the season.He's now got nine home runs but just 20 hits overall in May, sending his slash line on the year spiraling down to .232/.326/.524. Stanton's a better hitter than that, but even when he isn't making much contact he's still a reliable source of power.
May 25 2015Stanton was 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in a losing cause against Pittsburgh on Monday night.He had a run scoring single in the first inning, and a solo home run in the third to account for all of Miami's offense. He now has 13 home runs and 42 RBI on the season, but the rest of the Marlins' offense is in a deep sleep so he'll need to take advantage of the opportunities that come along, and if the slumber continues, he'll start seeing fewer and fewer pitches to hit.
May 20 2015Stanton went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's loss to Arizona.Stanton drove in the Marlins' only runs of the game Tuesday with a two-run blast in the sixth inning off D-Backs starter Jeremy Hellickson. It was Stanton's 12th home run of the season to go along with 38 RBI and a .243 average. Stanton continues to be one of the best power threats in all of baseball.
May 11 2015Stanton is back in the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.Stanton took a seat Sunday after notching a golden sombrero Saturday, but he's back in his usual right field spot Monday and will bat third against Dodgers' starter Zack Greinke.
May 10 2015Stanton is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports.Stanton will get a day to clear his head after striking out four times Saturday night. Ichiro Suzuki will take over for him in right field and bat third in the order.
May 9 2015Stanton wore the golden sombrero Saturday, striking out four times while going 0-for-4 with a walk in the 6-2 win over the Giants.Stanton had gaudy numbers against Madison Bumgarner, but didn't have it tonight as MadBum struck him out in three straight at-bats. Even with the poor performance, Stanton still leads the NL with 29 RBI on the season.
May 6 2015Stanton went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer Wednesday in a 7-5 loss to the Nationals. He also struck out twice, including with two men on in the ninth inning.The homer's well and good, and his 27 RBI currently have him in the MLB lead, but Stanton hasn't been piling up too many hits lately, as his average has fallen back to .257 after a brief surge had it as high as .284 a week ago. Stanton's walk rate has dipped notably below his average from the last two years, and his strikeout rate -- 30.3 percent -- is at its highest point since 2010. He's still one of the game's top power hitters, but there are some chinks in the armor here.
Apr 29 2015Stanton went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in Wednesday's win over the Mets.After starting the season in a bit of a slump, Stanton's been on a mission to normalize his stats. He's hit all six of his homers in the last 13 games, pulling his average and OPS up to .284 and .969, respectively. Stanton's also hit safely in five consecutive games; he's 9-for-19 in that span.
Apr 26 2015Stanton stayed hot Sunday, knocking a single and and an RBI triple in a win over the Nationals.Stanton scored twice as the Marlins capped of a series sweep of the Nationals during which the slugger went 5-for-11 with five runs scored a home run and three RBI. Stanton had a slow first week of the season, but is hitting his stride as April comes to a close. Through his first 19 games, Stanton is slashing .275/.383/.594 with five home runs, 14 runs scored and 17 RBI.
Apr 25 2015Stanton went 3-for-3 Saturday with a walk, a double, three runs scored, two RBI and his fifth home run of the season.All five home runs have come in his last nine games, and Stanton is hitting .314 (11-for-35) over that stretch to boost his slash line on the season to .262/.377/.569.
Apr 21 2015Stanton cranked his third home run of the season while going 2-for-4 Tuesday in a loss to the Phillies.The Marlins have been thrilled to see their slugger get back on track over the past week as Stanton has gone 10-for-27 (.370) with three home runs and nine RBI over his past seven games. He pushed his average up to .260 with the multi-hit effort Tuesday should begin to pile on the power numbers as he find a groove at the plate.
Apr 17 2015Stanton was 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a losing cause against the Mets on Friday night.It was his second of the year, and his second in as many days. Stanton typically starts off slowly but it appears he may be starting to hit his stride. He's hitting just .243, but has now driven in 10 on the young season so the Marlins will gladly welcome his booming bat.
Apr 16 2015Stanton clubbed his first home run of the season Thursday in a loss the the Mets, finishing the night 2-for-3 with a walk, two runs and two RBI.Stanton appears to be warming after a sluggish first week of the season, driving home six runs with five hits over his last three games. It was only a matter of time before Giancarlo found his timing at the dish. Expect the power numbers to pile up in a hurry.
Apr 14 2015Stanton went 3-for-3 with a double, two walks, two runs scored and four RBI in the Marlins' 8-2 win over the Braves on Tuesday.Stanton had gone 0-for-12 in his previous three games and just 3-for-23 to begin the season, but it was only a matter of time before the $325 million man snapped out of it. He will look to keep it going in Wednesday's finale versus soft-tossing lefty Eric Stults. As you might guess, Stanton does have a homer off Stults in seven career at-bats against him.
Apr 8 2015Stanton went 0-for-1 with three walks in Tuesday's game against the Braves.He has one hit and three walks through two games, but and has yet to log an extra-base hit. The Braves jumped out to an early lead and seemed intent on making someone else on the Marlins supply the power to get the Fish back into the game, as they rarely threw Stanton a strike. The Marlins close out their series against Shelby Miller and the Braves Wednesday. Stanton has two homers and zero strikeouts in just six career plate appearances against Miller so it may be worth paying up for him in daily leagues.
Mar 5 2015Stanton is batting third and starting in right field for the Marlins' Grapefruit League opener Thursday against the Cardinals, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.Stanton was hit on the hip during his first taste of live action Sunday, but is ready to roll as the Marlins open their preseason schedule. Manager Mike Redmond is planning to mix and match his lineup throughout the spring, but his first iteration has Stanton batting third and Christian Yelich in the two-hole. Mike Morse, Martin Prado and Marcell Ozuna are hitting in the fourth through sixth spots, respectively. Stanton will be a fantasy beast regardless of where he hits in the lineup, but the third position guarantees he'll see action in the first inning and would serve to be a nice volume boost if it sticks over the course of a full season.
Feb 28 2015Stanton was hit on the left hip by a pitch Saturday in the Marlins' first simulated game but was not injured, MLB.com reports.The $325 million slugger stepped out momentarily after the HBP but shook it off quickly. He was not hurt and was even joking about it afterward with Henderson Alvarez, who delivered the pitch. Stanton has been sporting a helmet fitted with a face guard so far in camp, a protective measure after he was hit by a Mike Fiers pitch in September and suffered multiple facial fractures. While Stanton admitted that he "can't get [the face guard] fully out of [his] vision," manager Mike Redmond said the 25-year-old has looked "totally comfortable" at the dish.
Nov 17 2014Stanton signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Marlins on Monday, Andy Martino of the New York Daily News reports.Stanton's contract includes a full no-trade clause, and an option to opt out after six years (after the 2020 season). The deal is the largest in North American sports history, surpassing Alex Rodriguez's contract with the Yankees. The team is expected to officially announce the agreement Wednesday at a press conference.
Nov 17 2014Stanton and the Marlins are closing in on a deal worth $325 million over 13 years -- including an opt-out window after five years, CBS Sports reports.In addition to being able to opt out at age 30, Stanton will have a full no-trade clause as well. The contract is the largest in North American sports history -- passing the $275-million contract that Alex Rodriguez received from the Yankees at age-32. The Marlins have not confirmed the deal, but it's expected to become official at some point later this week.
Nov 13 2014Stanton and the Marlins are discussing a deal that would be for at least 10 years and at least $300 million, FOXSports.com reports. "We're having continual dialogue," Marlins GM Dan Jennings said Thursday. "I wouldn't say we're close to anything."The proposed contract would be the largest in professional sports history, exceeding the 10-year, $292 million deal the Tigers' Miguel Cabrera signed last year. Stanton has openly questioned the commitment of the Marlins' ownership in the past, but the team took a step forward this past season (77-85), and president of baseball operations Michael Hill suggested just this week that the team may be willing to reverse its longstanding club policy of not including no-trade clauses in contracts for Stanton. The 25-year-old Stanton hit .288/.395/.555 with an NL-leading 37 homers and 105 RBI in 145 games before being hit by a pitch and suffering multiple facial fracture in mid-September.
Sep 18 2014Stanton (head) will require 6-8 weeks before his fractures are fully healed, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports.Stanton was ruled out for the remainder of the 2014 season earlier on Thursday, so this development merely provides a timetable for his return to baseball activities. The former National League MVP candidate should be ready to go for spring training in 2015, and based on his outstanding 2014 numbers, will be a top fantasy option in the coming season.
Sep 17 2014Stanton (head) will not play again this season, Juan C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.Stanton was subjected to additional testing after having his stitches removed Tuesday, and while the results of those tests have not been made public, the team has decided to play it safe and hold the 24-year-old out for the remainder of the 2014 campaign. Widely considered among the frontrunners for the NL MVP at the time of his injury, Stanton hit .288/.395/.555 with 37 homers and 105 RBI in 145 games this season. He also swiped a career-high 13 bags, and will likely be one of the top five players off the board in all leagues next year.
Sep 16 2014Manager Mike Redmond expects an announcement regarding Stanton's status for the rest of the season by Wednesday, the Sun-Sentinel's Juan C. Gonzalez reports.Stanton posted photos of his face Tuesday, and it certainly looks a lot better than it did initially after he suffered a facial fracture after Mike Fiers pitch hit him last week. Tuesday was also the day when his stitches were expected to be removed. Owners will want to monitor his status Wednesday for word of whether the star slugger will return to the field this season, but the general consensus is that he has likely played his last game in 2014.
Sep 13 2014Stanton (head) is expected to have his stitches removed Tuesday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.More tests will follow, which could effectively rule Stanton out for the remainder of the season. The general consensus seems to be that he won't return this month, after suffering facial fractures and dental damage as a result of being hit by a Mike Fiers pitch Thursday, but manager Mike Redmond suggested Stanton will likely push to make it back.
Sep 12 2014Stanton (head) received stitches and was released from the hospital Friday morning. Surgery is not expected to be necessary, the Associated Press reports.Stanton was hit in the face by a Mike Fiers pitch Thursday night and suffered facial injuries as well as dental damage. While it's certainly encouraging to see him discharged from the hospital less than 24 hours later, Stanton's season is likely over, as he'll require at least a few weeks to recuperate. The NL MVP candidate is hitting .288 with 37 home runs and 105 RBI.
Sep 11 2014Stanton left Thursday's game after being hit in the face with a pitch in the fifth inning, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.In a scary scene, Stanton had to be stretchered off the field, and will be taken to the hospital for evaluation. The good news is that he appeared to be responsive and showed movement, and even assisted the paramedics that were lifting him on to the stretcher. The Marlins will likely provide an update on his health following the game, but expect him to miss significant time, and potentially the remainder of the 2014 season.
Sep 11 2014Stanton went 0-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base Wednesday in a 4-1 loss to the Brewers.Despite going hitless, Stanton was able to help OBP and stolen base categories. The slugger is in a 1-for-19 slump over the past five games, although that one hit was a home run. Stanton has also stolen two bases and earned four free passes during that span.
Sep 11 2014Stanton suffered a laceration on the left side of his face when he was struck by a pitch in Thursday's in Milwaukee. He was taken to a local hospital to undergo X-rays and a CT scan.Stanton's initial diagnosis is promising, but the medical exams should reveal the full extent of his injuries.
Sep 11 2014Stanton sustained multiple facial fractures when he was struck by a pitch in Thursday's game, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports. He also suffered dental damage and a laceration that required stitches.Stanton's injuries are extensive, and they will almost certainly end his 2014 season. Stanton will return to Miami for further evaluation, and the Marlins figure to release another update on his status following the exam.
Sep 9 2014Stanton clubbed his 37th home run of the season Monday against the Brewers.Another day, another dinger. Giancarlo matched his career-high home run total and has little more than three weeks to pad his MVP-caliber numbers. He also tied Dan Uggla for the Marlins' franchise record with the 154th bomb of his young career. Stanton is slashing a ridiculous .291/.396/.560 through 142 games during his age-24 season.
Sep 6 2014Stanton went 2-for-5 with a run, two RBI, and a stolen base in Friday's win over the Braves.While the slugger failed to homer for the first time in his last four games, he continues on a torrid pace. Stanton is slashing a robust .296/.402/.567 this season while already setting career bests in runs (87), RBI (104), and steals (11). He's also just one home run shy of matching his career-high mark of 37 with 23 games left to play. The Marlins dwindling playoff hopes may be the only thing standing between Stanton and the National League MVP award.
Sep 3 2014Stanton knocked a two-run home run, his 35th of the season, as the Marlins lost to the Mets on Tuesday.Giancarlo went 2-for-4 while breaking the 100-RBI plateau for the first time in his impressive career. Stanton continues to bolster his MVP resume as the Marlins fight to remain in the playoff hunt, posting a monstrous .293/.401/.561 slash with 85 runs, 35 home runs and 101 RBI over 137 games this season.
Sep 1 2014Stanton launched his National League-leading 34th home run Monday afternoon against the Mets.His solo blast off of Zack Wheeler was his only hit of the day. Stanton has slowed down a bit over the past few days, hitting just .136 in his last six games. Still, the Marlins outfielder has been terrific this year, batting .292 with his 34 home runs and 99 RBI.
Aug 26 2014Stanton was 1-for-3 with a three-run homer (33) and two walks against the Angels on Monday.Stanton's 33 home runs leads the National League and his 97 RBI are tops in the bigs. The slugger has hit safely in nine of his last 10 games and is slashing .329/.471/.671 in August with eight long balls, 24 RBI and 22 walks.
Aug 22 2014Stanton had a fantastic night on Friday against the Rockies, as he went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and three RBI.The Marlins young outfielder is on pace to destroy his previous career bests, now sitting at 32 homers, 85 runs and 95 RBI to this point with a little over a month yet to go. Stanton (.299/.405/.565), who can't be stopped, has an excellent shot at a 40-homer season for the first time in his career.
Aug 18 2014Stanton went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and four RBI on Sunday while smashing his 32nd home run of the season to beat the Diamondbacks.Stanton's mammoth Sunday effort pushed him to a career-best 88 RBI as he continues to pace the National League. He's batting .364 in his last 10 games with seven runs, five home runs and 12 RBI. For the season, Stanton is slashing .295/.398/.566 over 458 at-bats.
Aug 16 2014Stanton reached base three times and drove in a run during Friday's loss to the Diamondbacks.Stanton just keeps on slugging his way towards career-best numbers across the board. He's slashing .293/.397/.562 over 450 at-bats this season with 76 runs, 31 home runs and 84 RBI. Stanton is making a strong case for the National League MVP award during his fifth major league season.
Aug 11 2014Stanton put on a power display Monday night, going 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs.Stanton now has five home runs in his last five games and six in 10 August games. The six bombs are already more than he registered in either June or July. The All-Star outfielder now has 31 home runs and 82 RBI for the season after this recent hot streak.
Aug 10 2014Stanton homered in the first inning Sunday against Johnny Cueto and nearly homered again, just to be robbed by the Reds' Jay Bruce.Stanton has seen the ball well against Cueto, also homering against him in Miami. He's now up to 29 homers on the season.
Aug 8 2014Stanton was 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the Marlins' win over Cincinnati on Friday night.Teams often pitch around the prodigious power hitter whenever possible which can lead to him being a bit streaky, but he had now homered in back-to-back games, giving him 28 on the year to go with 77 RBI and a solid .289 average. When he's hot he can carry Miami and a fantasy team.
Aug 8 2014Stanton slugged his 27th home run of the season in a losing effort Thursday against the Pirates.The Marlins' offense was held in check by Edinson Volquez and the Pittsburgh pen until Giancarlo put the team on the board with a two-run shot in the ninth, the slugger's only hit in four trips to the plate. Stanton continues to rake, posting a .289/.389/.546 slash over 114 games while cranking 27 home runs and 76 RBI for the Fish.
Aug 1 2014Stanton went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Reds.After going 43 plate appearances without a homer, Stanton has now gone deep in three consecutive days. The 24-year-old slugger is batting .308 (12-for-39) over his last 11 games and could be standing on the cusp of an extended power surge.
Jul 31 2014Stanton slugged his 25th home run of the season in Thursday's loss to Cincinnati. It was his second homer in as many days.Stanton is in the midst of a great season, although he struggled a little during the month of July, hitting just .226 with only four homers. He's obviously more than capable of going on a power binge at any point, however.
Jul 31 2014Stanton clubbed his 24th home run and swiped his 10th base of the year during Wednesday's loss to the Nationals.Stanton continues to extend his career-best stolen base total, cracking double digits for the first time through just 107 games in 2014. Of course, the power has been as steady as ever during the slugger's MVP-caliber campaign. Stanton owns a .293/.394/.541 slash with 24 home runs and 72 RBI over 399 at-bats as he continues to elevate his game to the next level.
Jul 30 2014Stanton went 2-for-3 with a walk,a double and two RBI in Tuesday's win over the Nationals.Though Stanton's power production has certainly dropped off -- he has just seven home runs since the start of June after hitting eight in both April and May -- Giancarlo continues to pace towards a career year. He's posted a dominating .293/.393/.535 slash this season over 396 at-bats with 23 home runs, 25 doubles and 71 RBI in 106 games.
Jul 26 2014Stanton made his lone hit of the night count Saturday, swatting a three-run double in the second inning off Astros starter Jarred Cosart.Stanton's two-out double was all the Marlins would need in this one, as they went on to win 7-3. He now has 23 home runs, 69 RBI, and 66 runs scored -- all of which are team highs -- as well as nine swipes and a .295 average in 386 at-bats this season.
Jul 20 2014Stanton was 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to the Giants.Saturday's homer was the 23rd for Stanton, who leads the National League in home runs. It was Stanton's second home run in two days after not hitting one for three weeks.
Jul 19 2014Stanton clubbed his NL-leading 22nd home run Friday against the Giants.The solo shot accounted for Stanton's only hit on the night and all the offense that Miami could muster against Madison Bumgarner and the Giants' bullpen. Giancarlo's home run snapped a string of 75 homer-less plate appearances dating back to June 26. He also entered the All-Star break on a 1-for-19 skid, so it was nice to see the slugger start the second half strong. Stanton maintains a phenomenal .296/.397/.546 slash through 355 at-bats this year.
Jul 13 2014Stanton reached base twice in three trips to the plate Sunday in a loss to the Mets.Stanton wraps a phenomenal first half in a 1-for-19 skid, but has given owners little reason to fret over his minor slump. He heads into the All-Star break with an NL-leading 21 home runs and 63 RBI coupled with a .295/.393/.540 slash while appearing in 93 of the team's 94 games so far.
Jul 2 2014Stanton scored a pair of runs and drove in one while reaching base four times during a 2-for-3 effort in Tuesday's win over the Phillies.His NL-leading 21 home runs and 61 RBI are not a surprise for Stanton, but a .316 average (fourth in the National League) and .414 on-base percentage (third in the NL) speak to a balanced slugger capable of maintaining his torrid production. With continued health, Giancarlo is a strong bet to crack both the 40-home run and 100-RBI marks for the first time in his career.
Jun 24 2014Stanton went 1-for-2 with a walk a run scored and his seventh steal of the season Monday in a win over the Phillies.The slugging right fielder is putting up a monstrous .303/.398/.585 line this season while doing just about everything the Marlins could have hoped for with 18 doubles, 20 home runs, 53 runs scored and 58 RBI through 76 games. Stanton also set a new career high in steals in less than half of a season while proving the persistent lower body issues that hampered his 2013 season are a thing of the past. Sit back and enjoy the 25-year-old outfielder coming into his own as one of the most feared bats in the majors.
Jun 19 2014Stanton (wrist) is back in the lineup Thursday against the Mets, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports.Stanton left Wednesday's contest against the Cubs early due to a wrist contusion suffered when colliding into the outfield wall. He stated after the game that he felt fine, and later manager Mike Redmond said that Stanton would likely be in Thursday's lineup. These affirmations proved to hold true, as Stanton will assume his regular spot in right field, batting third in the order.
Jun 18 2014Stanton was removed from Wednesday's game in the top of the seventh injury with an undisclosed injury, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports.It's not known what prompted Stanton's removal from the game, but it's possible that he may have obtained some sort of injury when he crashed into the wall in the first inning while flagging down a fly ball. He ended up staying in the game and hit his 20th homer of the season in the bottom of the inning, before striking out in his final at-bat in the fifth. Expect the Marlins to provide a more thorough update on his condition after the game.
Jun 18 2014Manager Mike Redmond anticipates Stanton (wrist) will be in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets, MLB.com reports.Stanton's left wrist, which he hurt in a collision with the outfield wall Wednesday, was swollen after the game but the team did not feel the need to send him for any tests. The slugger homered after suffering the injury in the first, but the wrist "was just getting tighter and tighter" as the game wore on, according to Stanton. As a precaution, the team lifted him, but it sounds like Stanton will not even miss one start.
Jun 18 2014Stanton (wrist) said after Wednesday's game that he is fine, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.A collision with the outfield wall on a Chris Coghlan double in the first inning left Stanton with a wrist contusion, but it doesn't sound like he's in danger of missing significant time. He hit a home run in the bottom of the frame and downplayed the severity of the injury afterward, but it wouldn't be all that surprising if the Marlins took precaution and sat him down for Thursday's series opener against the Mets.
Jun 18 2014Stanton left Wednesday's game against the Cubs with a left wrist bruise and is considered day-to-day, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.Stanton was seen shaking his left hand when he crashed into the outfield wall in the top of the first inning, then seemed to aggravate it during his final at-bat in the fifth inning. He was at least able to supply a home run on the afternoon in spite of the limited action, but what's more important is his health heading into the four-game weekend series with the Mets. It wouldn't be a surprise if the Marlins chose to rest him Thursday with the hope that it aids his recovery from the injury.
Jun 16 2014Stanton was a force at the plate Monday, going 2-for-6 with two runs, two RBI and a home run.For Stanton, the homer was his 19th of the season. The outfielder has slowed down a tad in June, but still has a .303 average and 56 RBI to go along with his 19 home runs.
Jun 13 2014Stanton was 3-for-5 with a solo home run and a walk in a losing effort against the Pirates on Friday night.Stanton continues to add to his monster season and now has 18 home runs and 54 RBI to go with his .305 batting average. It's hard to imagine what his numbers might be like with a stronger supporting cast around him.
Jun 6 2014Stanton belted his 17th home run of the season Thursday while going 2-for-5 with a run and two RBI in a win over the Rays.The Marlins swept the four-game Citrus Series against the Rays to move into a tie for first place in the NL East as Stanton continues to bolster his MVP credentials. Through 60 games, he's tallied 14 doubles, one triple, 17 home runs and 53 RBI. Stanton's has watched his strikeout rate dip in each of the past three season and his current 23.6 K% would represent a career-best mark. Perhaps most importantly, Stanton has remained healthy, starting 59 of the team's first 60 games.
May 31 2014Stanton ripped a two-run home run Friday against the Braves, his 16th of the season.The first-inning blast was all the offense that Miami could muster against Julio Teheran and the Braves bullpen, as they dropped the game 3-2. Stanton's two-RBI night gave him a major-league leading 51 on the year and also made him the first player in Marlins history to plate 50+ runs prior to June 1. Giancarlo owns a robust .317/.410/.629 slash line over 202 at-bats this season.
May 26 2014Stanton went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, two RBI and two runs scored Monday against the Nationals.Over his past five games, Stanton has three multi-hit efforts and three home runs, bringing his NL-leading total to 15 on the season. Another stellar performance brought his season OPS up to 1.027, while he continues to be one of the most productive fantasy outfielders.
May 23 2014Stanton belted two solo homers in four at-bats during Friday's 9-5 loss to the Brewers.Just one home run over a 13-game stretch certainly constitutes a drought for Stanton, but the immensely powerful 24 year old put a stop to the his recent dry spell Friday night. Stanton has taken himself to a new level this season, now holding an outstanding 1.020 OPS while leading the NL with 14 round trippers and 47 RBI.
May 18 2014Stanton is not in the lineup Sunday against the Giants, Juan C. Rodriguez of the Miami Sun-Sentinel reports.Stanton has started each of the Marlins' first 44 games, so Sunday will represent a day of rest for the outfielder. In his last seven games, Stanton has slashed .444/.516/.704 and has posted a .410 batting average over the month of May. He continues to one of the top fantasy outfielders, and there's no reason to look to far into Sunday's day off. Ed Lucas will man right field in his stead.
May 18 2014Stanton went 2-for-4 with a triple and a home run in a win over the Giants on Saturday.A day after losing his 17-game hitting streak, Stanton went right back to work terrorizing big-league pitching. He's compiled a .320/.407/.615 slash on the year through 169 at-bats while racking up 29 runs, 12 home runs, 43 RBI and four steals.
May 14 2014Stanton went 2-for-4 with his fourth stolen base of the season in Tuesday's loss to the Dodgers.With four steals through 40 games thus far for the Marlins, Stanton is already approaching his career-high mark of six that he recorded in 2012. The 24-year-old is sure to surpass that total with nearly three-quarters of the season remaining. Stanton, who was drafted primarily for his elite power, is giving fantasy owners who invested in him a nice bonus by being more aggressive on the basepaths this season.
May 9 2014Stanton drilled a two-run game-winning home run in Thursday's extra-innings win over the Padres.Giancarlo's 11th home run of the season helped the Marlins grab the win and move into first place in the National League East. Sporting a monstrous .294/.385/.610 with 26 runs scored and 40 RBI in 25-games. Stanton is riding a 10-game hitting streak while showing MVP-caliber upside over the first six weeks of 2014.
May 7 2014Stanton went 2-for-4 with a double, one run scored, one RBI and a steal in a win over the Mets.Giancarlo got the scoring started with an RBI double in the first, providing all of the run support Henderson Alvarez would need. The slugger is truly putting it all together on the field, posting a .295/.381/.605 slash line with 10 home runs, 24 runs scored, 38 RBI and three steals over his first 33 games. Stanton is currently riding an eight-game hitting streak and while it would seem as though opposing teams should simply pitch around Stanton, the Marlins surprisingly strong supporting cast is making that more easily said than done.
May 4 2014Stanton powered the Marlins with two homers and three RBI in Sunday's win over the Dodgers.Along with Sunday's starting pitcher, Jose Fernandez, Stanton remains one of the very-best reasons to watch an otherwise lackluster Marlins squad, with his latest power show representing Exhibit A. Stanton has swiftly rebounded from a disappointing 2013 campaign and if health permits, he should finish among the league leaders in home runs.
Apr 26 2014Stanton went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in the Marlins' win over the Mets on Saturday.With two more RBI added to his total, Stanton has now driven in 29 runs in April. Thus far, having two quality tablesetters ahead of him in the order in Christian Yelich and Marcell Ozuna has paid off in a big way.
Apr 18 2014Stanton was huge again Friday night going 3-for-3 with a walk-off grand slam and five RBI on the night against Seattle.He walked twice, and may well have walked again in the ninth had there been anywhere to put him, but a contested call was ruled a drop during the exchange and the bases were loaded when he came to the plate. His sixth home run of the year drove his RBI total to 26 and his average to .329 in what has started off as a spectacular season for the Miami outfielder.
Apr 15 2014Stanton went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, a walk, three runs and five RBI Tuesday against the Nationals.Stanton's fifth home run of the season was an absolute bomb on a grooved offering from Stephen Strasburg, but then again, all of Stanton's homers have been rockets this season, as he's averaging a true distance of 445 feet per home run.
Apr 12 2014Stanton belted a pair of homers Saturday, as the Marlins were downed 5-4 in extra innings by the Phillies. He now has four on the year and is batting .314.Stanton followed up his 470-foot monster blast in the fifth with a two-run bomb two innings later in the seventh. His 16 RBI are now one ahead of the D-Backs' Mark Trumbo for tops in the majors, and puts him on pace for an insane (and unsustainable) 216 for the season. The guy has been cash on the NL East's worst team and fantasy owners have enjoyed every minute of it.
Apr 4 2014Stanton went 1-for-4 with a first-inning home run in Friday's win over the Padres.Stanton's two-run homer in the bottom of the first inning of this contest was his second of the season and brought his RBI total to nine. Needless to say, the 24-year-old slugger has been right in the middle of the Marlins' offensive outburst here in the early going, as he is also sporting a .350 batting average (7-for-20) four games into the schedule.
Apr 3 2014Stanton clubbed his first home run of the season Wednesday in a losing effort against the Rockies.The slugger went 2-for-4 with a walk, the home run and three RBI. He has carried over a hot spring with four hits and two extra-base hits in his first three games of the season while also chipping in the rare stolen base. If Giancarlo can simply avoid the disabled list in 2014, National League pitchers are in for a world of hurt.
Mar 17 2014Stanton blasted a three-run home run Monday versus the Mets, his third long ball of the spring.It's been business as usual for the slugger through his first 13 games of Grapefruit League play, posting a .306/.350/.611 slash line in 36 at-bats. Stanton has looked strong and, most importantly, healthy throughout camp. Staying on the field for 150+ games is the only thing standing between Giancarlo and his first 40-homer campaign.
Jan 17 2014Stanton and the Marlins avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year $6.5 million contract on Friday, according to Juan C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.It is Stanton's first year of arbitration and the modest $6.5 million salary should prove to be a bargain for a player who has averaged 39 home runs per 162 games played over the first four years of his career. So long as the slugger can stay on the field, he will be among the NL leaders in home runs once again in 2014.
Nov 3 2013Marlins GM Dan Jennings said Sunday that Stanton will not be available for trade this offseason, ESPN's Jim Bowden reports. "[Stanton] will be in right field at Marlins Park on Opening Day," Jennings said. "We are building around him."Despite the team's many needs, it sounds like Miami will hold onto Stanton rather than ship him for several prospects. The 23-year-old hit .249/.365/.480 with 24 homers and 62 RBI in 116 games this season, and the franchise needs his star power to attract fans to the recently-built Marlins Park.
Sep 30 2013Stanton singled in the ninth and came around to score the winning run following a wild pitch to give the Marlins a 1-0 victory over the Tigers on the final day of the season.The walk-off wild pitch ended the Marlins' season on a massively positive note, sealing a no-hitter for starter Henderson Alvarez. Like his team -- who capped off a sweep of the playoff-bound Tigers over the final weekend of the season -- Stanton put together a strong finish to the 2013 campaign. He closes the year with a .249/.365/.480 slash line while tallying 24 home runs and 62 RBI in just 116 games. Stanton mashed 14 home runs after the All-Star break and despite missing the entire month of May, he reached the 20-homer plateau for the fourth straight season.
Sep 27 2013Stanton was 1-for-4 with a bases clearing double that plated all three runs in Miami's 3-2 win over Detroit on Friday night.Stanton is still hitting a disappointing .249 on the year, but he is up to 61 RBI and has enjoyed considerably more success in the second half. If the Marlins can provide a little more offense around him, 2014 could see a positive shift in his counting stats.
Sep 22 2013Stanton knocked three hits in eight at-bats across Sunday's double header against the National's and belted his 24th home run of the season.After homering in the early game, Stanton doubled, drove in one and scored in the night cap. Giancarlo continues to get it done in September and is now slugging .526 with 14 home runs in 59 games since the All-Star break.
Sep 19 2013Stanton blasted a two-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Phillies, his 23rd long ball of the season.Quietly, the powerful outfielder is putting together a strong second half -- batting .254 with a .518 SLG since the All-Star break. In fact, Stanton's overall numbers during this injury-shortened 2013 are very much in line with his career paces and he's currently sitting with a .252/.368/.488 slash with 57 runs scored, 23 home runs and 55 RBI through 103 games played.
Sep 11 2013Stanton smashed his 20th home run of the season Wednesday, a two-run shot off of Mike Minor, to lead the Marlins past the Braves 5-2.In his second game back from a minor foot injury, Giancarlo finished 2-for-3 with a run scored and three RBI. Even through slumps and injuries in 2013, Stanton has put up a useful .253/.370/.485 slash line in 98 games on his way to a fourth straight 20-homer season. The outfielder's per-game power production is elite, regardless of the lineup that surrounds him.
Sep 10 2013Stanton (foot) went 1-for-3 with a double, a run scored, a RBI and a walk Tuesday against the Braves.He missed the previous two games with a sore foot, but after playing all nine innings Tuesday, we expect him to be back to being the Marlins' everyday right fielder.
Sep 10 2013Stanton (foot) is in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Braves, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports.Stanton missed two games after bruising his foot Saturday, but it appears that will be the extent of his absence. Stanton will man right field and bat cleanup against Braves starter Julio Teheran.
Sep 9 2013Stanton (foot) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Braves, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.Stanton sat out Sunday after leaving Saturday's game with the sore foot, and it appears he is still a bit sore. The Marlins won't be in any hurry to get Stanton back in the lineup, but his setback does not seem severe, so he remains day-to-day for now. Chris Coghlan will get another start in Stanton's place Tuesday.
Sep 8 2013Stanton (foot/ankle) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Nationals, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.Stanton's right ankle has reportedly been an issue since last Sunday, when he rolled it while stepping on the first base bag against Atlanta. He was playing through the discomfort until Saturday, when he presumably aggravated the injury. Fortunately, X-rays on Stanton's foot and ankle were returned negative, though it's uncertain when he'll be able to return to action.
Sep 7 2013Stanton exited in the eighth inning of Saturday's game against the Nationals with a sore right foot, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.He had X-ray's taken on his foot and ankle and they came back negative but do not expect to see him play in the series finale on Sunday.
Sep 6 2013Stanton was 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Miami's win over the Nationals on Friday night.He struck out in the other two at bats. Stanton has been a disappointment for fantasy owners with a .251 average, 19 home runs, and just 46 RBI, and his frustration has shown at times this year as pitchers continually pitch around the only significant threat in the Marlins lineup. If Miami can provide some protection in the batting order in the future, Stanton has the skills to be a devastating hitter.
Sep 2 2013Stanton (ankle) is in the lineup Monday against the Cubs.Evidently, Stanton's ankle injury was just minor tweak, as the 23-year-old is penciled into the lineup to take on left-hander Travis Wood on Monday.
Sep 1 2013Stanton tweaked his right ankle in the third inning of Sunday's win over the Braves, MLB.com reports. Stanton stayed in the game for several more innings, but was removed in the seventh after his ankle stiffened on him.The Marlins don't believe the injury is serious, but they may hold Stanton out of Monday's afternoon tilt against the Cubs. If Stanton doesn't play, either Chris Coghlan or Justin Ruggiano will likely start in right field.
Sep 1 2013Stanton went 1-for-3 with a home run, two walks, two runs scored and one RBI against the Braves on Saturday.His 18th home run of the season was also Stanton's fifth homer in his past 14 starts. Though injuries and ineffectiveness have certainly damped Stanton's season long .251/.366/.480 slash line, his hot hitting down the stretch is moving those numbers right back towards career norms.
Aug 29 2013Stanton launched his 17th home run of the season during the Marlins 4-3 setback against the Nationals on Wednesday.The slugger had just one hit, but it was a big one, as he deposited a 3-2 slider from Ryan Mattheus in the center field seats. The post-break version of Stanton -- .254/.372/.508 with seven home runs in 130 at-bats -- is much more in line with expectations for the 23-year-old outfielder. Giancarlo has been even better lately, is batting .375 (12-fort-32) with three home runs over that span. Expect the second half power surge to continue.
Aug 22 2013Stanton continued his resurgence at the dish, popping his 16th home run of the season Wednesday during a 2-for-4 night against the Dodgers.The first-inning solo home run was the only run the Marlins could scrape across the plate against a dominating Zack Grienke. Stanton, batting a disappointing .251/.358/.469 so far this season, is simply locked in right now. His eight-game hitting streak only tells part of the story as the slugger has launched three homers in his past five games and in his past three contests, he's on a 7-for-13 run. Stanton was brutally cold prior to his recent power stretch but with six weeks left in the season, Giancarlo still looks capable of making a run at his third-straight 30-homer season.
Aug 21 2013Stanton went 3-for-5 with a run and an RBI Tuesday in a loss to the Dodgers.One of baseball's streakiest sluggers, Stanton is warming up at the dish with hits in seven consecutive games and multiple hits in his past two contests. He also has a pair of home runs during his current hitting streak, giving him 15 on the year through 299 at-bats. Despite the fact that Giancarlo's walk rate is up to 14% this season, he's currently slugging just .458, a 77 point dip from his career .535 mark. Fortunately, the slugger is capable of rigting that ship in a hurry.
Aug 19 2013Stanton went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Monday against the Dodgers.Stanton is currently on a six-game hitting streak, but Monday marked his first multi-hit game during that stretch. He has hit a home run in two of his last three games and could go a long ways to making up for a disappointing season if he can get hot down the stretch.
Aug 17 2013Stanton went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in the Marlins' loss to the Giants on Saturday.The Associated Press reports the home run flew an estimated 446 feet, which would top his previous season high of 440 feet. The home run was Stnton's first since July 28, and he slumped to the tune of .140/.255/.175 in the 15 games since. It would be easy to blame the Marlins' less-than-stellar offense for providing little protection and few men to drive in, but Stanton's 20:9 K:BB over those 67 plate appearances are solely his own doing. Still, he is one of the few NL batters who is a threat to drive one 400+ feet on any given night.
Aug 14 2013Stanton is out of the Marlins' lineup Wednesday in Kansas City, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.Stanton has yet to bash a homer in August, as he's slashed a mere .136/.208/.159 with one RBI and seven runs scored in 44 at-bats. In his absence, Justin Ruggiano will man right field and bat eighth in the order.
Aug 10 2013Stanton is not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Braves, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.Stanton's numbers this month (4-for-32 with zero homers) indicate the 23-year-old could use a breather, and he'll get one Saturday against left-hander Alex Wood. Saturday will mark Stanton's first time out of the lineup since returning from a hamstring injury June 10.
Jul 28 2013Stanton went 3-for-4 with a double Saturday versus the Pirates, scoring once and driving in a run as well.It is easy to see he is warming up at the dish as Stanton is 9-for-20 (.450) over his last six games while slugging .950 over that time thanks to a pair of home runs and four doubles. When hot, Giancarlo is the most dominating power-hitter in the game and is capable of clubbing double-digit home runs in a single month. His season slash sits at a modest .256/369/.480 through 60 games played, though we'd be surprised if that line didn't improve quite a bit over the coming weeks.
Jul 28 2013Stanton continued his hot hitting Sunday, going 2-for-3 with a double and his 13th home run of the season.Over the past seven games, Stanton has upped his average by 25 points and is now batting .261/.375/.500 for the season. He's registered four straight mutli-hit efforts and has clubbed three home runs in his last six contests. When Giancarlo is locked in, there are few players in the league able to match his power potential.
Jul 26 2013Stanton was 2-for-2 with a pair of walks and a solo home run in the Marlins 2-0 win over Pittsburgh on Friday night.He's only batting .247 and it was just his 12th home run on the year, but perhaps the addition of some promising young hitters like Jake Marisnick and Christian Yelich will encourage pitchers to stop pitching around Miami's most powerful hitter and he will see a few more pitches in the zone.
Jul 23 2013Stanton clubbed his 11th homer run of the year while going 1-for-4 in the Marlins win over the Rockies on Tuesday.Batting just .190 in the month of July, Giancarlo has watched his average dip all the way down to .239 for the season, but the Marlins are unlikely to fret over a poor batting average so long as he continues to hit for power. The home run was Stanton's first of the second half and despite his season long power outage, Giancarlo is capable of putting up massive numbers in a hurry.
Jul 13 2013Stanton was 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in the Marlins win over Washington on Friday night.The man who hits the ball as hard as anyone in the game just needs to hit it more consistently. He has suffered through a first half plagued by nagging injuries, and he is off to a slow start this month hitting just .189, while this was his first home run in July. Still, given his upside, his .246 average with just nine home runs might be soft enough to make him a tempting trade target at a discount price for the second half.
Jul 10 2013Stanton went 1-for-2 with a double and two RBI Wednesday afternoon against the Braves.Stanton has struggled this month, hitting just .182, though he has drawn 13 walks in 10 July games. The Marlins' slugger will try to right the ship in the second half after an injury-plagued first half.
Jun 29 2013Stanton went 2-for-4 with a double, scoring once and driving in one RBI during Friday's 9-2 loss to the Padres.The Marlins slugger has been in a groove since returning from the disabled list back on June 10, batting .317 (20-for-63) with four home runs and 12 RBI in 16 games. Though Stanton has not homered in his past nine games, the 23-year-old slugger is capable of piling up massive power numbers in a hurry. Even in the Marlins' subpar lineup, he can provide plenty of value at the dish.
Jun 29 2013Stanton drilled a solo home run -- his eighth of the year -- in Saturday's 7-1 victory over the Padres.The long ball was Stanton's first since he went deep twice on June 17. With the 1-for-4 effort, he's hit in five straight games and driven in a run in three straight contests. A hot Stanton is capable of putting up massive power numbers, so hopefully his run at the dish is a sign of things to come.
Jun 18 2013Stanton went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Tuesday's loss to the Diamondbacks.Tuesday marked the first game in which Stanton has not recorded a hit since returning from the DL on June 9. Over his last eight games, Stanton has hit three doubles and three home runs to go with 10 RBI.
Jun 17 2013Stanton hit two home runs and drove in all three Miami runs during Monday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks.Stanton started to get hot right before he was injured in April and has come back from his hamstring injury with a vengeance. He's 11-for-26 with four home runs and 10 RBI since returning from the disabled list, casting doubt upon the theory that he wouldn't produce while playing for a team he didn't want to be on. Perhaps all the losing will just make Stanton angry, and perhaps he'll take all that anger out on baseballs.
Jun 14 2013Stanton was 3-for-4 with two RBI in Miami's win over the Cardinals on Friday night.He has now accumulated six hits, with a home run and five RBI in four games since returning from the disabled list earlier this week. It appears he is fully healthy now, and that could mean an offensive outburst is on the horizon.
Jun 13 2013Stanton went 1-for-4 and drove in the Marlins only run during a 10-1 loss to the Brewers on Wednesday.Since returning from the disabled list, Giancarlo has exactly one hit in each of his first three games. He's collected a home run and three RBI over that span and should continue to heat up at the dish now that his injury issues are hopefully in the rear view mirror.
Jun 13 2013Stanton went 1-for-4 and drove in the Marlins' only run during a 10-1 loss to the Brewers on Wednesday.Since returning from the disabled list, Giancarlo has exactly one hit in each of his first three games. He's collected a home run and three RBI over that span, and should continue to heat up at the dish now that his injury issues are in the rearview mirror.
Jun 11 2013Stanton went 1-for-4 with his first home run since his return from the disabled list, a two-run shot in the eighth inning that ended up winning the game for the Marlins on Tuesday against the Brewers.This was Stanton's second game back from a five-week DL stint, and if he can remain on the field, we should see many more long balls from one of the game's premier power hitters, as Stanton looks to make amends for a regrettable start to the season.
Jun 10 2013Stanton went 1-for-4 Monday in his return to the lineup against the Brewers.Stanton will provide the Marlins with a much need boost to their lineup and while he should hit plenty of home runs, he may not drive in or score many runs due to the lack of talent in the rest of the lineup.
Jun 10 2013Stanton is in the Marlins' lineup Monday, batting third and playing right field, against the Brewers.Stanton was reinstated from the DL on Monday morning and will make his first MLB appearance since April 29 for the struggling Marlins.
Jun 10 2013Stanton (hamstring) was reinstated from the DL on Monday, the Sun Sentinel reports.Stanton has not played an MLB game since April 29 but his hamstring reportedly felt much better while playing for High-A Jupiter on a rehab assignment. It is unknown if Stanton will be in the lineup for Monday's game, but with Casey Kotchman (oblique) landing on the DL, it appears likely.
Jun 9 2013Marlins manager Mike Redmond said Stanton (hamstring) could return Monday because Casey Kotchman (ribs) is unavailable, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.There was some talk that the Marlins may hold off on activating Stanton until later next week, since bad weather disrupted his rehab assignment, but it sounds like he may still come off the DL on Monday. Redmond indicated Marcell Ozuna will likely move over to center field when Stanton returns.
Jun 8 2013Stanton's (hamstring) Monday return may be delayed until later in the week, according to Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post.Due to some nasty weather up and down the east coast, Stanton has been unable to play in a rehab game on Friday evening. The Marlins will want to ensure he is back at full strength prior to activation from the DL. Fortunately, it is not a physical setback so he remains on track to return to Miami sometime next week.
Jun 7 2013Manager Mike Redmond acknowledged that Stanton (hamstring) has a chance at returning from the DL on Monday, the Palm Beach Post reports.Confirming what Stanton himself suggested to Wednesday, it appears that Stanton, despite an 0-for-6 rehab performance at High-A Jupiter, has shown enough mobility in the outfield for the Marlins to entertain the idea of bringing him back. He should be scheduled for either further rehab games or baseball-related activities over the weekend, at which point the team may officially determine when he'll return to the lineup.
Jun 6 2013Stanton (hamstring) expects to return to the Marlins on Monday, MLB.com reports.Stanton has completed a pair of rehab games, and though he is 0-for-6 with High-A Jupiter thus far, he has been encouraged by his progress. His injured hamstring held up well in back-to-back games and Stanton has had no problems running or playing in the field, even making a diving catch Wednesday. Stanton's bat was just beginning to heat up before the injury, as he had knocked three home runs in three games prior to landing on the disabled list. Keep tabs on Stanton's status this weekend, but as of now, it looks like it will be all system go for himt to return Monday against the Brewers in Miami.
Jun 4 2013Stanton (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter on Tuesday.The Marlins have been pretty tight-lipped about Stanton's status, but it appears he is feeling good enough to resume playing in games. As such, a return to the big league club is not far off, though the Marlins have yet to officially declare a target date for his return.
May 31 2013Despite the news about Stanton's sore knees causing a setback, he was seen running in the outfield before the game at a pretty decent pace, the Miami Herald reports.There's been seemingly conflicting info about the status of Stanton's rehab, enough to frustrate manager Mike Redmond. "Disappointing?" Redmond said. "That’s an understatement." The mixed message makes it hard to handicap Stanton's return. There's some positive news, followed by a setback.
May 30 2013Stanton's rehab from a hamstring injury is being put on hold due to soreness in his knees, Juan Rodriguez of the Sun Sentinel reports.Stanton recently resumed running and taking batting practice, but it appears he is now dealing with another setback separate from his hamstring injury. It's not clear how long the knee soreness will delay Stanton's recovery timetable, but there remains no target date for his return.
May 23 2013Stanton (hamstring) participated in live batting practice Wednesday, the Miami Herald reports. "He looked good... like he was feeling all right," Manager Mike Redmond noted after the session.Stanton has been sidelined since April 30 with the injury but appears to be making steady progress in rehab. While the slugger is likely still several weeks away from a return, he will likely have some additional support in the middle of the lineup at some point in June with Logan Morrison (knee) also making positive progress in rehab. Stanton was warming at the dish prior to his injury, slugging three home runs in the three games prior to landing on the DL.
May 21 2013Stanton (hamstring) will begin running and hitting on the field Wednesday, Juan Rodriguez of the Sun Sentinel reports.Stanton began light workouts a few days ago, and it appears he is ready to move on to the next step in his recovery. Stanton still has a way to go in the process, but it appears things are continuing to move in the right direction.
May 18 2013Stanton (hamstring) could begin jogging some time this upcoming week, the Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi reports.Stanton recently began running in a pool, so jogging on land would likely mark the next step in his recovery. The Marlins have not announced a timetable for Stanton's return.
May 15 2013Stanton (hamstring) has begun running in a pool as part of his rehab, MLB.com reports.Despite releasing this bit of progress, the Marlins still haven't announced a timetable for Stanton's return.
May 10 2013Stanton (hamstring) remains without a timetable for his return, the Palm Beach Post reports.The Marlins have only previously announced that Stanton would be out for at least a few weeks, but at this juncture, it wouldn't be surprising if the injury kept him out for a month or longer. He has yet to resume baseball activities.
May 3 2013The Phillies have made multiple inquires regarding Stanton's (hamstring) availability over the past several months, CSNPhilly.com reports.The Phillies and other teams have been told Stanton, who is currently on the disabled list with a hamstring strain, is not available. However, many believe that Stanton could become available at some point this season as he will be arbitration eligible this winter. There will be many clubs interested in the young slugger which might be a problem for the Phillies' chances as they lack the blue chip prospects it would likely take to land Stanton.
Apr 30 2013Stanton (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain and will miss at least a few weeks "in the best-case scenario," Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.Considering that a few weeks is the best-case scenario, it's entirely possible that Stanton will be out longer. We'll await further details from the Marlins, but it would not be a surprise to see him miss all of May given that diagnosis.
Apr 29 2013Stanton (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day DL following Monday's victory against the Mets, MLB.com's Joe Frisario reports.A tough blow for the Marlins who also lost first baseman Joe Mahoney to the disabled list on Monday night. Stanton had just began warming at the plate, slugging three home runs over the weekend while hitting safely in five straight games heading into Monday. The 0-for-5 effort is hardly the biggest worry for the Fish as they will attempt to fill a mammoth hole in their lineup for the next several weeks. Marcel Ozuna was called up to provide some depth in the outfield.
Apr 29 2013Stanton appeared to injure his hamstring while attempting to beat out an infield ground ball Monday night.He hit the first-base bag awkwardly, fell to the ground and walked gingerly off the field. No word yet on the extent of the injury, but it looks like Stanton may miss some time.
Apr 28 2013Stanton smacked a pair of home runs while going 3-for-4 during the Marlins' 6-4 victory over the Cubs on Sunday.The slugger also singled and walked on the day, finishing with three runs score and four RBI. After entering the day on Saturday with a paltry .203/.320/.250 slash line, Stanton has gone 4-for-6 with three long balls in his past two games to push that triple slash to a more respectable .243/.361/.414. We saw Giancarlo start off slowly in April last season only to pile up 12 home runs and 30 RBI in May and owners will welcome a similar pattern of production from Stanton this season as we get ready to flip the calendar.
Apr 27 2013Stanton went 1-for-3 with his first home run of the season in the Marlins' loss to the Cubs on Saturday.Stanton finally went yard after 74 plate appearances without hitting one over the fence. It was a doozy too -- the 474 feet the ball traveled was the third-longest of Stanton's career and the longest in the history of the Marlins' new stadium. Those timid about Stanton's lack of power thus far should recall that he only hit one home run each last April, July, and October en route to a 37-home run campaign. In other words, he can still contribute an elite amount of power to your roto squad.
Apr 23 2013Stanton drove in a pair of runs and scored twice while going 2-for-4 in Tuesday evening's win over the Twins.After going hitless in three at-bats during the early portion of a split double-header, Stanton put together his best game of the season during the night cap. The lumbering slugger is still in search of his first home run, but you need not fret, the power will come.
Apr 21 2013Stanton collected his first RBI of the season Sunday on his way to a 2-for-5 day in Miami's 10-6 loss to the Reds.It's hard to believe that Stanton had not driven home a single run prior to Sunday's game and he has also not homered yet on the year. He did struggle early last season, however, before finding his power stroke in May so hope remains that Stanton will soon snap out of his season long slump. Since returning from a shoulder injury that kept him out of the lineup for a week, Stanton is 5-for-22 (.227) with eight strikeouts and one walk in four games.
Apr 20 2013Stanton went 1-for-6 with a stolen base in Saturday's extra-inning loss to the Reds.Stanton is just 7-for-43 at the plate this season, with two doubles and no home runs. The only thing he has done well is draw walks (9), but he also has 17 strikeouts already. Although part of the problem is the players surrounding him, the bigger issue is Stanton himself. We don't doubt that he will pick it up at some point, but fantasy owners are starting to get impatient, and rightfully so. The longer he struggles, the more we will hear that his performance is linked to his displeasure with the direction of the organization. While there may be some truth to that notion, it is still too soon to point any fingers. It could just be that he is going through an ugly slump, which isn't exactly rare for young power hitters with high strikeout ratios.
Apr 18 2013Stanton (shoulder) went 1-for-3 with a walk in Thursday's loss at Cincinnati.Stanton struck out twice and committed a pair of errors in the field, although it was undoubtedly a nice sight for fantasy owners to see him back in the lineup. He's still searching for his first home run of the season.
Apr 18 2013Stanton is back in the lineup Thursday against the Reds, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.Stanton returns for the first time since April 10 from the shoulder injury. It is reassuring that he was able to avoid a DL stint and will look to get the bat going now as he is still looking for his first long ball of the season. He will face Reds' young lefty Tony Cingrani on Thursday and should be good to go moving forward.
Apr 17 2013Stanton (shoulder) is on track to return to action Thursday, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports.Stanton will miss his sixth straight game Wednesday, but it appears he will be back in the lineup Thursday barring any setbacks. If Stanton is part of your fantasy team, be sure to check for confirmation of his status before Thursday's game starts.
Apr 17 2013Stanton (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.Stanton has avoided a DL stint thus far and is still day-to-day, but there is a decent chance he will be out beyond Wednesday.
Apr 16 2013Stanton (shoulder) took batting practice Tuesday afternoon and didn't experience any discomfort, Joe Frisario of MLB.com reports. "He took batting practice, and we're just going to wait and see the way it responds," manager Mike Redmond said. "He hasn't done anything in five days. We'll see how it feels throughout the day, and tomorrow, and we'll go from there."Tuesday marked Stanton's first batting practice session since Friday. Stanton isn't ready to return, but it's undoubtedly a step in the right direction. An MRI taken Saturday revealed a bruise, but Stanton reported considerable progress after Tuesday's workout.
Apr 15 2013Stanton (shoulder) will be out for the next couple days, and there is a possibility the Marlins could place him on the DL, MLB.com reports.Stanton sat out for the fourth straight game Monday, as he is dealing with a sore left shoulder. He is still unable to participate in any baseball activities, so he does not appear to be making progress. Continue to view him as day-to-day for now.
Apr 14 2013Stanton (shoulder) is not in the lineup Sunday, the Palm Beach Post reports.Stanton will miss his third straight game with the shoulder contusion. Though it doesn't seem like he'll be headed to the DL at the moment, that could be a more viable possibility if it's clear he won't be available for the three-game series against the Nationals starting Monday.
Apr 13 2013Stanton (shoulder) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.Stanton will not be in action Saturday, as he continues to recover from a left shoulder contusion. He's considered day-to-day, but it appears the 23-year-old slugger is in danger of missing Sunday's game as well.
Apr 13 2013Stanton (shoulder) has been diagnosed with a contusion and is day-to-day.It appears as though the MRI Stanton had revealed no structural damage. Consider him questionable to appear in the final two games of the Marlins' weekend series with the Phillies, but it sounds like a relatively minor issue at this time.
Apr 12 2013Stanton (shoulder) will have an MRI on his injured shoulder and is in danger of missing the Marlins' entire weekend series with the Phillies, according to the Palm Beach Post.The Marlins' slugger was scratched ahead of Friday's game and is already being ruled out for Saturday as well, but apparently the injury had been an issue for the better part of a week. The shoulder worsened following Friday's batting practice session, and Stanton is now scheduled for a visit with the doctor.
Apr 12 2013Stanton has been scratched from Friday's lineup with a sore left shoulder, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.Austin Kerns will step in to right field and Placido Polanco will bat third with Stanton ailing. Consider Stanton day-to-day until more information becomes available.
Apr 8 2013Stanton went hitless in four plate appearances on Monday but did draw three walks on the evening.The Marlins lineup mustered just two hits on the evening and Stanton accounted for three of the team's six total base runners. Through seven games, the slugger is batting just .174 (4-for-23) without a home run. The lack of supporting cast will certainly have an impact on Giancarlo's final counting numbers, but we remind you that he struggled in April last season as well before busting out with a 12-homer May. Don't fret, the power will come.
Apr 1 2013Stanton was responsible for one of the three Marlins hits against the Nationals on Opening Day.Stanton doubled off of Stephen Strasburg in the seventh inning, but was stranded in scoring position. With light-hitting Placido Polanco protecting him in the order, Stanton may be stranded on base a lot this season.
Mar 17 2013Stanton went 2-for-3 batting out of the three-hole Sunday in a win against the Cardinals. "I like him hitting there," Manager Mike Redmond told the Palm Beach Post, indicating that the slugger could stick at that position during the regular season.Giancarlo has functioned as the Marlins primary cleanup hitter over the past two seasons but it appears his time batting fourth may be nearing an end. With a lack of lineup protection, Stanton will be hard-pressed to find quality pitches regardless of his lineup position but the handful of extra at-bats he will get in the three-spot certainly can't hurt. He remains one of the premiere power threats in the league after mashing 71 home runs over the past two seasons.
Feb 28 2013Stanton singled, doubled and tripled Thursday, scoring both of the Marlins' runs during a loss to the Cardinals.Giancarlo fell just a home run shy of the cycle in the tilt and is batting a cool .500 (6-for-12) during the spring. It's good to see Stanton in midseason form, as he is set to play his last game with the Marlins on Friday before departing for the World Baseball Classic on Saturday
Feb 26 2013Stanton blasted his first home run of the spring Tuesday while going 1-for-3 against the Mets.The solo shot came in the sixth off of Hansel Robles. Stanton will be remain the team through Saturday before leaving to join Team USA for the World Baseball Classic in Arizona.
Feb 21 2013Stanton (head) reported no problems during Thursday's batting practice session and is expected to play in Saturday's spring training contest, the Palm Beach Post reports.In a perfect world, the Marlins would probably rest Stanton after he was hit in the head with a Jose Fernandez fastball Wednesday, but since he's preparing for the World Baseball Classic, they will let him get some at-bats in. Stanton passed his concussion tests without issue when he was examined Thursday morning.
Feb 21 2013Stanton will take part in only light workouts for a couple days after being hit in the head with a pitch Wednesday, but he still plans to play in Saturday's spring opener, the Palm Beach Post reports.Stanton is still a bit groggy, but X-rays taken on his head came back negative, and it appears the Marlins have ruled out a possible concussion. Don't expect any setbacks as long as Stanton makes it through the weekend without issue.
Feb 20 2013Stanton was hit in the back of his head during a simulated game in Marlins camp, the Palm Beach Post reports.Stanton was hit by teammate Jose Fernandez. Stanton said he doesn't expect to miss any time, but will be re-evaluated tomorrow.
Jan 12 2013Stanton will suit up for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports.Stanton may have seen some of his most talented Marlins teammates traded away during the offseason, but he'll have the privilege of playing alongside American stars such as Ryan Braun and David Wright during the spring.
Jan 6 2013The Marlins "are not moving" Stanton, the Miami Herald reports. A source said the team hasn't even "discussed" it internally, and reports that the Marlins have talked with the Padres about Stanton are "totally ridiculous."The team reportedly gets contacted frequently by teams inquiring about Stanton, and they "listen," but it doesn't look like they have any real interest in moving him. Unless a team brings a massive offer to the table, look for Stanton to play right field and hit clean-up for Miami in 2013.
Dec 30 2012Assistant general manager Dan Jennings said the Marlins will listen to all offers for Stanton but aren't shopping him and don't plan on moving him, ESPN.com reports.Stanton is not eligible for free agency until 2016, but that doesn't free him from the possibility of getting traded before then. The Marlins have reiterated that they have no intention of trading away Stanton, but the outfielder has also made it clear that he is displeased with the situation.
Nov 17 2012In an interview with Peter Gammons, Stanton re-iterated his displeasure with the Marlins' recent fire sale and gave the distinct impression that he won't stay in Miami any longer than he has to."They talked about that, a winning philosophy, and how they were building a winner to play in the new ballpark," Stanton said. "They talked about me and Jose [Reyes]. They talked about how they'd have Jose and [Emilio Bonifacio] and Hanley [Ramirez] in front of me and how they would go get a bat to protect me. Jose, Bonifacio, Hanley... all three are gone now. I had people warn me that something like this could happen, but it runs against the competitive nature every athlete has, that nature that everything is about winning. This kind of thing is what gets talked about all the time around this team. Former Marlins come back and they warn us. It gets talked about during the stretch, in the clubhouse, after games, on the road. Again, I do not like this at all." While Stanton may not be eligible for free agency until 2016, remember that Miguel Cabrera got dealt during his arbitration years when the Marlins deemed him too expensive, and the same thing seems likely to happen with Stanton as well given the team's return to its miserly ways.
Nov 14 2012The Marlins have no intention of trading away Stanton, MLB.com reports.Stanton isn't making much money, as he remains under club control for one more season before he hits arbitration. Though he expressed his dissatisfaction with the team following Tuesday's blockbuster deal with the Blue Jays, Stanton might not get his chance to hit free agency until 2016, at which point it seems he surely wouldn't return to the Marlins given their aversion toward granting full no-trade clauses to players.
Oct 1 2012Stanton smacked his third home run in four games Monday night.Since returning from an oblique injury Sept. 28, Stanton is 7-for-15 with three home runs, five RBI, and four runs scored. For the season, he has a .290 average, 37 home runs, and 86 RBI.
Sep 29 2012Stanton went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and three RBI in the Marlins' loss to the Phillies on Saturday.It seems safe to say Stanton is past his recent oblique injury, as he now has a home run in back-to-back games since returning Friday. His 36 home runs on the year are even more impressive when you consider he will not reach the 500 at-bat mark this season. In fact, his 12.05 AB/HR mark leads the majors (Josh Hamilton is second at 12.56).
Sep 28 2012Stanton (oblique) is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.Manager Ozzie Guillen thought it unlikely that Stanton would play Friday, but apparently the Marlins' medical staff believes he is ready to go. Stanton has not played since Sept. 16, but given his 1.007 OPS since the All-Star break, most fantasy owners should be able to find a spot for him in their lineup. Stanton will play right field and bat cleanup Friday night.
Sep 28 2012Stanton returned to the lineup Friday night, and went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in the Marlins win over the Phillies.He had been nursing a sore oblique for the past several days, and while he has been banged up for much of the season, he has still rung up 35 home runs, and tallied 82 RBI on the year. And, as impressive as those numbers might be, its quite possible Stanton's best is still yet to come.
Sep 27 2012Manager Ozzie Guillen said it is unlikely that Stanton (oblique) will play Friday, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.Stanton's potential return date continues to be pushed back, but his latest delay should not be a long one, as Guillen is hoping that Stanton will be able to return to action Saturday.
Sep 26 2012Stanton (oblique) is not in the lineup Wednesday, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.Stanton was hopeful that he'd return to the lineup Wednesday, but it appears he'll need at least another day or two. He should make his return before the season's end to help galvanize a Marlins team that seems to have given up this season.
Sep 26 2012Stanton (oblique) could return to the lineup Friday at the earliest, the Palm Beach Post reports.The Marlins likely want to get Stanton back out there for the team's final homestand in their new stadium. Stanton has already tied last year's career-high in home runs with 34, but it has taken him 89 less at-bats to do so this season.
Sep 25 2012Stanton (oblique) is unlikely to play in the Marlins' series against the Braves this week, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.If he sits out the series in Atlanta, that would mean the earliest he'd return to the lineup is Friday, and even that date isn't guaranteed. Stanton seems to be itching to play, but the Marlins aren't going to take any chances with their young masher.
Sep 25 2012Stanton (oblique) is hopeful that he will be able to return to action Wednesday, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.Stanton will not start Tuesday's game, but it appears his absence from the lineup is nearing an end. Expect an update on Stanton's status if the Marlins include him in Wednesday's lineup.
Sep 25 2012Stanton (oblique) is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Braves, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.Stanton is expected to sit out the Marlins' series against the Braves, as he is dealing with a sore oblique. He could return to the lineup Friday, but with the Marlins out of playoff contention, there is no reason for them to rush their star outfielder back.
Sep 23 2012Stanton (oblique) is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Mets, the Marlins' official Twitter page reports.Stanton continues to be hampered by an oblique injury that has kept him out the past five games. He is still considered day-to-day. Greg Dobbs will get the start in right field and bat fifth Sunday.
Sep 22 2012Stanton (oblique) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro.Stanton's oblique is still sore, so he will sit out Saturday for the fifth straight day. The Marlins have not provided a target date for Stanton's return, and don't have much incentive to do so with them out of the playoff hunt, so Stanton remains day-to-day for now.
Sep 21 2012Stanton (oblique) remains out of the lineup Friday, the Marlins' official Twitter page reports.Stanton will miss his fourth consecutive start while battling a sore oblique. The team likely won't want push Stanton's recovery, so a return for Saturday's game looks questionable.
Sep 18 2012Stanton (oblique) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Braves, according to the Marlins' official Twitter page.Stanton will sit out for the second straight day to rest his sore oblique. Austin Kearns will get the start in place of Stanton, who remains day-to-day for now.
Sep 18 2012Stanton (oblique) will be out until Friday, reports MLB.com's Joe Frisaro.Stanton has been dealing with soreness in his side lately and will take this time to rest. The disappointing Marlins are in last place in the NL East and have no reason to rush back their young star.
Sep 17 2012Stanton was held out of the lineup Monday with soreness in his side, the Palm Beach Post reports.Manager Ozzie Guillen said he might not start Stanton until Wednesday for precautionary reasons, but it will likely depend on how he feels Tuesday. It's possible that he might be called upon for pinch-hitting duties, if needed.
Sep 17 2012Stanton is not in the lineup Monday, the Marlins' official Twitter reports.It's a preplanned day off for Stanton, who will be replaced in right field by Justin Ruggiano.
Sep 10 2012Stanton homered again Sunday for the third straight game, and fourth time in his last six games.He was 2-for-4 on the night with two runs scored, an RBI and a stolen base. He's now hitting .320 (8-for-25) as well over that six game stretch, and it's looking like Stanton is gearing up for a big finish to his campaign.
Sep 8 2012Stanton slugged his 32nd home run of the season in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Marlins.It was Stanton's second homer in as many days, putting him on pace to eclipse last season's total of 34 homers. The feat is more impressive considering Stanton missed a little over a month of the season with a loose body in his knee.
Sep 7 2012Stanton was 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Miami's win over the Nationals on Friday night.The ball is probably about to land as you read this as Stanton continues to hit some of the most prodigious home runs in baseball. It was his 31st big fly to go with 76 RBI this year, and he gives every indication of continuing to improve as his career moves forward.
Sep 5 2012Stanton went 2-for-4 and hit his 30th home run of the season Tuesday against the Brewers.Stanton has 30 homers despite missing 30 games so far this season, further proof that he might be the game's premier power hitter.
Aug 29 2012Stanton didn't homer Tuesday, but he did go 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and three RBI.Having just been named NL Player of the Week Stanton certainly didn't rest on his laurels. He's now hitting a ridiculous .320/.350/.800 through 75 August at-bats with 10 home runs and 22 RBI.
Aug 27 2012Stanton went 1-for-5 with a solo home run on Sunday against the Dodgers.In the 19 games since coming of the DL, Stanton is batting .296 with 10 home runs and 19 RBI. He's got a .601 slugging percentage on the year and is one home run away from his second consecutive 30-home run season.
Aug 26 2012Stanton hit his 28th home run of the season Saturday.He continues to put his name in elite historical company, and is now tied for ninth place all-time in career home runs (84) before his 23rd birthday alongside Andruw Jones and some guy named Mickey Mantle. Next up on that list: Jimmie Foxx with 86, and then Johnny Bench and Ken Griffey Jr tied with 87. We wouldn't rule out him catching Frank Robinson at 93 HR before the season's out either.
Aug 25 2012Stanton went 1-for-4 and hit his 27th home run of the season against the Dodgers on Friday.Over his last seven games, Stanton is batting .308 with four home runs and nine RBI and should eclipse the 30-home run barrier for the second year in a row. The fact that he is doing it with a .288 average makes it all the more impressive for the 22-year old and he should be a cornerstone for fantasy offenses for a number of years to come.
Aug 22 2012Stanton is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.As skipper Ozzie Guillen hinted at Tuesday, Stanton will sit for Game 2. It seems the team is just taking precaution with their 22-year-old star, as he's had his share of knee troubles in the past. Stanton will probably be available off the bench and back in the lineup Friday to take on the Dodgers.
Aug 21 2012Stanton paced a 12-run explosion by the Marlins on Monday, going 2-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI.National league pitchers beware: over his last six games Stanton is hitting .391 (9-for-23) with five home runs and 10 RBI.
Aug 21 2012Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen said he might give Stanton one game of Wednesday's doubleheader off, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.Stanton has been killing it lately; he has five homers and nine RBI in his last five games. Still, it would make sense to give Stanton, who had arthroscopic surgery on his knee in July, one of the two games off.
Aug 18 2012Stanton went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in the Marlins' win over the Rockies on Saturday.Stanton now has a home run in each of his last three games, and he now has 24 on the season despite missing a few weeks due to injury. The Marlins head to Arizona after the current series, and that is a pretty nice place to hit as well.
Aug 18 2012Stanton homered for the second straight game on Friday.There's nothing like a trip to Denver to get your power stroke going. Stanton's now hitting .308 with four home runs and eight RBI in 10 games since coming off the DL.
Aug 16 2012Stanton had a couple of hits, including a solo home run, in Thursday's loss at Colorado.It was Stanton's third homer since returning from the disabled list on August 7.
Aug 13 2012Stanton is in Monday's lineup against the Phillies, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.Stanton returns to the Marlins' lineup on Monday after being given off on Sunday. As a result, the Marlins will field an outfield of Stanton, Justin Ruggiano and Austin Kearns.
Aug 12 2012Stanton is not in the lineup Sunday, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.Stanton will again sit after making two straight starts. It appears the 22-year-old is being eased back into regular playing time, but he'll likely be available off the bench, and he should be back in there Monday to take on Phillies lefty Cole Hamels.
Aug 9 2012Stanton is not in the lineup Thursday, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.Stanton was up to his old tricks Wednesday, when he launched two homers in a 4-for-5 effort against the Mets. He'll get a breather Thursday, but he'll likely be available off the bench and back in there Friday to take on lefty Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers.
Aug 7 2012In his first game back from the DL, Stanton went 0-3 with a sacrifice fly and two strikeouts Tuesday against the Mets.With almost one-third of the season still remaining, Stanton could provide a considerable lift for fantasy teams down the stretch if he remains healthy.
Aug 7 2012Stanton (knee) was activated from the disabled list Tuesday, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.Stanton missed a month of action after having an arthroscopic procedure on his knee, but it looks like he'll return to the lineup Tuesday to take on Mets lefty Jon Niese. The Marlins' young powerhouse went 5-for-16 with two homers and five RBI in four rehab games with High-A Jupiter. He took the roster spot of Donnie Murphy (hamstring), who hit the DL on Tuesday.
Aug 2 2012Stanton (knee) went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer in his first rehab game with High-A Jupiter on Thursday, MiLB.com reports.The 22-year-old slugger also an RBI double in the contest. Stanton has been out of action since July following arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. It's unclear how long the Marlins plan to keep Stanton rehabbing, but he certainly got off to a strong start Thursday.
Aug 1 2012Stanton (knee) is now scheduled to begin his rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter on Thursday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.Stanton was schedule to begin his rehab assignment Wednesday, but the Marlins are hoping he'll be active for next week's series against the Mets. That series begins Tuesday.
Jul 28 2012Stanton (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter on Wednesday, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.The plan is reportedly for Stanton to play 4-5 rehab games, and he hopes to return to the Marlins for the series opener against the Dodgers on Aug. 10.
Jul 28 2012Stanton (knee) was able to jog on Friday without any problems and is now targeting August 10th as his return date, the Miami Herald reports.Barring a setback, Stanton owners will have to live without him for another couple of weeks.
Jul 24 2012Stanton (knee) took batting practice on Monday, the Miami Herald reports.Before you get too excited, this doesn't really advance the original 4-6 week estimate on Stanton's recovery from knee surgery. "Hitting was never the problem," Stanton said of his knee. "Running was." Don't expect to get him back in your lineup until some time in August.
Jul 22 2012Stanton (knee) has been hitting off a tee and could hit in the cage this week, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.It looks like Stanton is progressing well from arthroscopic knee surgery, as he's logged 3-to-4 days off hitting off a tee. The next step, hitting in the cage, appears to be around the corner.
Jul 15 2012Stanton plans to start rehab activity as soon as the stitches are removed from his knee on Monday, the Palm Beach Post reports.He's hopeful that he'll be able to return on the low end of the 4-6 week estimate on his recovery from surgery. "No pain except where the stitches are when they are pulling sometimes," Stanton said. "It is definitely better than what I would have envisioned after surgery. I thought I was going to be miserable and make sure that every four hours I would have to take pain pills. I only needed a few and I was good."
Jul 13 2012Stanton (knee) is walking without crutches, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.Stanton had knee surgery only five days ago. He is already walking on that knee. He is expected back in four to six weeks.
Jul 8 2012Stanton (knee) underwent successful surgery Sunday and his recovery is expected to last four-to-six weeks, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.It's good to hear everything went well for Miami's powerhouse, who reportedly had not one, but two, small loose bodies removed during his 21-minute procedure.
Jul 7 2012Stanton will have knee surgery on Sunday and could miss about a month, the Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi reports.This is disappointing news for fans who won't get to see Stanton in the Home Run Derby, and a potentially crushing blow for his fantasy owners. The Marlins were only a fringe contender even with Stanton, and will probably want to play it safe with their young superstar, so don't be surprised if he ends up missing more than a month. You probably don't want to do anything drastic yet, like dropping one of the game's top sluggers, but definitely take a look at waivers and/or potential trades. A more specific timetable for Stanton's return should be available within the next few days.
Jul 7 2012Stanton (knee) left Saturday's game against St. Louis due to "right knee discomfort", the Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi reports.This comes as no surprise, but probably isn't what Stanton's owners wanted to hear. Stanton knew the knee would be a lingering issue this year, and it has re-surfaced over the last few days. The good news is that the All-Star break is coming up, and Stanton can skip out on the game and the Home Run Derby if he needs some rest.
Jul 7 2012Stanton (knee) was removed from Saturday's game during the third inning, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.It's unclear if Stanton had a setback with his knee, or if something else prompted the early exit. Scott Cousins took over in right field after Stanton's departure.
Jul 7 2012Stanton (knee) is back in the lineup Saturday, Juan C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.It sounds like Stanton will be ready to roll for the All-Star break festivities Monday as one of the participants in this year's Home Run Derby.
Jul 6 2012Stanton (knee) says he will return to the lineup Saturday and take part in next week's All-Star festivities, the Palm Beach Post reports.Earlier in the week, Stanton was diagnosed with a "loose body" in his knee, something that could ultimately require arthroscopic surgery once the season ends. In the short term, Stanton should be close to 100 percent after participating in pregame drills without any complications the past two days.
Jul 6 2012Stanton (knee) did throwing and fielding drills prior to Friday's game, the Palm Beach Post reports.It's certainly an encouraging sign that Stanton is still taking part in baseball activities despite the presence of a loose body in his knee. The team will re-evaluate Stanton on Saturday to determine if he can play, and he remains likely to avoid the DL.
Jul 6 2012Stanton (knee) is not in the starting lineup for the third straight game, the Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi reports.The absence of Stanton isn't much of a surprise, as manager Ozzie Guillen said he won't be back until Saturday at the earliest. If he's not able to return this weekend at all, he may elect to sit out the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game next week.
Jul 5 2012Stanton (knee) hinted Thursday that there's a possibility he'll need arthroscopic surgery to remove a loose body from his knee, the Palm Beach Post reports.Stanton will definitely not play Friday, but he plans to fully participate in pre-game drills. The loose body in his knee is reportedly about six millimeters in size, and while surgery is far from definite, it's somewhat worrisome that he's bringing up the idea.
Jul 5 2012Stanton (knee) took batting practice Thursday, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.Marlins' general manager Mike Hill said Stanton's batting practice went well. His status for the rest of the week, however, is still unchanged. He will not play Friday according to manager Ozzie Guillen.
Jul 5 2012Stanton (knee) will not play Friday against the Cardinals, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.Marlins skipper Ozzie Guillen confirmed Thursday that Stanton will miss his third consecutive game Friday. Stanton's batting practice reportedly went well Thursday, but he won't be back until Saturday at the earliest. He's still day-to-day.
Jul 5 2012Stanton (knee) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Brewers, MLB.com reports.Stanton continues to target a Friday return date, but may require a procedure on the knee when the season concludes. Expect him to return some time this weekend, playing through any discomfort that may linger. Scott Cousins gets the start for Stanton on Thursday.
Jul 4 2012An MRI revealed a "loose body" in Stanton's knee, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.While that sounds somewhat uncomfortable, Stanton is still considered day-to-day by the Marlins.
Jul 4 2012Though Stanton didn't rule out the possibility of undergoing a procedure after this season to remove the loose bodies in his knee, he still hopes to return to action this weekend, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.This sounds like an issue that Stanton plans to play through, with the obvious hope for his owners being that it doesn't cause his knee to flare up too often going forward.
Jul 4 2012Stanton (knee) said he hopes to return to the Marlins' lineup Friday in St. Louis, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.He will miss the rest of the Marlins' series in Milwaukee, and it does not sound like a return the series in St. Louis is a sure thing. He said he would not play in the All-Star festivities if he can not play this weekend, which should afford him ample rest to start the second half.
Jul 4 2012Stanton (knee) is not in the Marlins' lineup Wednesday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.Stanton did not appear in Tuesday's extra-inning loss to the Brewers, so it is not a big surprise to see him absent from Wednesday's lineup. Donovan Solano will make the spot start in left.
Jul 3 2012Stanton has been scratched from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers, Juan C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.No word has been given yet for Stanton's removal from the lineup, but Greg Dobbs will come in to take right field. Stanton, 22, will be out of the lineup for the first time since Apr. 28.
Jul 3 2012Stanton was scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup due to a sore right knee, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.The Marlins' slugger said he hopes to return Wednesday and the soreness won't effect his involvement in All-Star events. It looks like a minor setback for Stanton.
Jul 2 2012Stanton celebrated being named to his first All-Star team on Sunday by swatting his 19th home run of the season.That's now three jacks in his last five games and five in his last 10 games, a stretch during which he's hitting .343 (12-for-35). Stanton's proving to be a streaky hitter, but so far in 2012 the hot streaks have far outweighed the cold ones.
Jun 30 2012Stanton went 2-for-3 with a walk, a solo homer, two RBI, and a stolen base during Miami's win over Philadelphia on Saturday.Stanton has three multi-hit outings in his last four games, a stretch in which he's batting 7-for-14 (.500) with five runs scored, two home runs, and four RBI. He is well on his way to setting career-highs across the board in his third season, and should earn his first All-Star selection in the near future.
Jun 29 2012Stanton was 2-for-3 with a walk, two runs scored, and one RBI against the Phillies on Friday night.The Marlins have struggled to score runs of late so the contributions of Stanton are certainly welcome. He is hitting .278 on the year, and now has 47 RBI.
Jun 27 2012Stanton went 2-for-4 Tuesday with a double and a solo home run.It's Stanton's third home run in his last six games, although in keeping with the horrible slump the Marlins are in all three blasts were solo shots. Still, Miami will take all the offense it can get right now.
Jun 13 2012Stanton wore the golden sombrero Tuesday, striking out in all four of his at-bats.He's cooled down significantly at the plate, and is now 8-for-37 (.216) over his last 10 games with 15 strikeouts. Of course he's still homered twice during that stretch, but there could be more batting average regression ahead if he doesn't start making more contact.
Jun 7 2012Stanton hit a solo home run during Thursday's loss to Atlanta.After being named NL Player of the Month for May, Stanton connected on his first homer in June.
Jun 4 2012Stanton has been named the NL Player of the Month for May.No wonder, after Stanton exploded for a .343/.432/.769 line with 12 home runs and 30 RBI. The only player since 1920 to have a better calendar month before his 23rd birthday? None other than Joe DiMaggio, who cranked out an unreal .430 batting average with 15 HR and 43 RBI in July, 1937.
May 31 2012Stanton belted his 12th home run in May to tie a franchise record for a single month during Miami's win Wednesday over Washington.Stanton also finished May with 30 RBI as the Marlins went 21-8 to set a franchise record for wins in a month. Entering June, he has splits of .304/.376/.597 along with 13 homers, 30 runs, and 39 RBI through 50 games, meaning an All-Star bid should be imminent for the 22-year-old right fielder.
May 29 2012Stanton homered again Monday, his fourth in his last eight games and 11th blast in May.The Marlins' record for a calendar month is 12, held by Dan Uggla, and Stanton has a real shot at tying or even breaking it given the roll he's on right now. His .291 batting average on the season may seem inflated, but his .328 BABIP is right in line with his previous campaigns and his strikeout rate is down, so don't assume a big regression is necessarily forthcoming.
May 25 2012Stanton was 2-for-4 with his 11th home run of the season Friday, adding his second stolen base of the year as well.Stanton is now hitting .289 on the year and has 34 RBI to go with the 11 long ones - perhaps the biggest understatement in baseball as his home runs typically travel amazing distances. Stanton is one of the most exciting young players in the game and will likely only get better.
May 24 2012Stanton went 3-for-5 with a homer, double and three RBI in Thursday's loss to San Francicso.The home run Stanton launched in the second inning was an absolute blast, and might have the longest distance of any homer ever hit in Miami's new park. Stanton was dreadful during the month of April, but he has turned things around in May, hitting nine homers with a slash line of .315/.396/.697 over 89 at-bats. The knee injury Stanton was dealing with earlier in the season appears to be a distant memory.
May 18 2012Stanton (shoulder) was able to play in the Marlins' loss to the Braves on Thursday a day after tweaking his shoulder making a diving catch. He went 1-for-4 with a double.It looks like he escaped injury, and the fact that he stayed in the game when the team was down 7-0 leads us to believe you can safely keep him in the lineup this weekend. The fact that the Marlins play in an American League park makes that an even safer bet.
May 17 2012Stanton tweaked his shoulder in the seventh inning on Wednesday trying to make a diving catch, the Miami Herald reports.He'd been having a big game up to that point, blasting his eighth home run of the season and robbing Jason Heyward of extra bases with a spectacular grab in the fourth inning with the game in the balance. The injury doesn't seem serious, but don't be surprised if he misses a game or two.
May 13 2012Stanton crushed a walk-off grand slam as part of a 3-for-5 day Sunday against the Mets.Stanton has heated up quickly after his slow start and now has seven homers and 21 RBI on the year. His .276 average might not last -- he's already struck out 32 times in 121 at-bats -- but he's showing the power that had everybody infatuated back in draft season.
May 8 2012Stanton extended his hitting streak to 10 games Monday with a two-run home run.A slight adjustment in his batting stance has led to an offensive explosion from Stanton. That's his sixth home run in nine games, and the streak has pushed his line on the season up to .270/.330/.510.
May 6 2012Stanton homered again Saturday, his fifth blast in his last seven games.He's working on an eight-game hitting streak as well, going 10-for-29 (.345) over that stretch with nine RBI and a ridiculous .931 slugging percentage. His power numbers on the season still aren't quite where you'd like them to be, but it looks like Stanton owners are going to be rewarded for their patience.
May 5 2012Stanton went 1-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and three walks on Friday.After a slow start, Stanton has now hit four home runs in his last six games. April may not have been an enjoyable month for Stanton or his owners, but May is surely turning things around.
May 2 2012Stanton hit his third home run in four games in Wednesday's extra-inning win over the Giants.Stanton had been slow to start the season, but with a 3-for-5 night from the plate and another long ball, it appears he's back on track.
Apr 29 2012Stanton is listed in Sunday's lineup against the Diamondbacks, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports.Stanton, who appeared in Saturday's game as a pinch hitter, returns to the lineup Sunday after giving way to Greg Dobbs in right field Saturday.
Apr 29 2012Stanton hit his first home run of the season in the ninth inning of Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.It's been a painful wait for Stanton owners, who are largely in for his prodigious home run power. However, they should be reassured by the fact that he had just two home runs at this point last year. Power droughts happen, but sometimes the floodgates open -- we'll have to see if this is the case for Stanton now that he's on the board.
Apr 28 2012Stanton is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks, according to Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post.Stanton will get Saturday off to give his sore knee a rest. He is just 2-for-13 at the plate over his last four games, so hopefully the day off helps him turn things around when he returns to action, likely Sunday.
Apr 25 2012In his return to the lineup on Tuesday, Stanton had one of the Marlins' three hits off Johan Santana, and scored their only run, in a 2-1 loss to the Mets.Between days off and rainouts he hadn't been in the starting lineup since the 20th. Stanton's still looking for his first home run on the season, but it's way too early to give up on him in most formats.
Apr 21 2012Stanton is not in the starting lineup Saturday, the Palm Beach Post reports.No reason is being given for Stanton's absence, but he'll be on the bench while Greg Dobbs makes the start in right field and bats sixth for the Marlins against Stephen Strasburg and the Nationals on Saturday.
Apr 20 2012Stanton says his knee is feeling much better, the Miami Herald reports."For the most part [Thursday] and for the past two days, I finally feel like I've got my legs back under me a little more," Stanton said. "It's just maintaining it, coping with it. Whatever I'm going through, though, it doesn't matter. I just have to go out there and do my job." Stanton's swing hasn't had its usual loft (his line-drive rate has spiked in the early part of the season, while his fly-ball rate has dropped), which could be due to an adjustment in his swing to compensate for his sore left knee, or it could simply be a small sample-size illusion that will take care of itself. Regardless of the reason, while his owners are getting understandably nervous looking at the zero in Stanton's home run column, he's had slow starts before in the majors and minors and done just fine. The power will show up, and probably sooner rather than later.
Apr 19 2012Stanton went 2-for-4 Wednesday with a walk and a run scored.His batting average has now climbed back up to .262, but much more was expected of him than zero home runs and four RBI though the first couple of weeks of the season. Stanton owners will need to be patient, as the power will eventually arrive.
Apr 18 2012Stanton, dropped to sixth in the batting order Tuesday, went 1-for-3 with a walk and his fourth double of the season.He's been making solid contact but doesn't have a lot to show for it so far, hitting just .237/.275/.342 through 10 games with only four RBI. Keep in mind those numbers include an 0-for-8 start in his first two games though, and he's been hitting .300 (9-for-30) since. There's no way to tell how much his knee might be affecting his swing, but by all outward appearances it's just a matter of time before he begins supplying the power his owners (and the Marlins) are expecting from him.
Apr 14 2012Stanton is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.Stanton has played in the last three games, so the Marlins are likely giving him the day off to ease the wear on his ailing knee. The Marlins announced a couple days ago that Stanton would receive periodic rest to keep his knee feeling good, and it looks like they are following through on their plan.
Apr 13 2012Stanton was 1-for-5 with a run scored and one knocked in Friday night.He got an extra day off earlier this week due to a balky knee, and reports are it could be an ongoing problem throughout the season. It's a bit disconcerting as the Marlins are counting on his huge power bat as they attempt to make a splash in their new ballpark.